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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 3967 in the Book of Chapters on Virtues.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #3967

Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3967 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Virtues), narrated by Narrated Zaid bin Arqam:, states: "that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to 'Ali, Fatimah, Al-Hasan and Al-Husain: "I am at war with whoever makes war with you, and peace for whoever makes peace with you.""

Chapters on Virtues

Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْجَبَّارِ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ قَادِمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَسْبَاطُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ الْهَمْدَانِيُّ، عَنِ السُّدِّيِّ، عَنْ صُبَيْحٍ، مَوْلَى أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَرْقَمَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لِعَلِيٍّ وَفَاطِمَةَ وَالْحَسَنِ وَالْحُسَيْنِ ‏ "‏ أَنَا حَرْبٌ لِمَنْ حَارَبْتُمْ وَسَلْمٌ لِمَنْ سَالَمْتُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ إِنَّمَا نَعْرِفُهُ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏ وَصُبَيْحٌ مَوْلَى أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ لَيْسَ بِمَعْرُوفٍ ‏.‏

that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to 'Ali, Fatimah, Al-Hasan and Al-Husain: "I am at war with whoever makes war with you, and peace for whoever makes peace with you."

Narrated by Narrated Zaid bin Arqam:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses his unwavering support for Ali, emphasizing that he is at war with those who oppose him and at peace with those who support him. This statement underscores the significance of loyalty and solidarity within the community, particularly among the Prophet's family.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this principle can inspire us to stand by those we care about and to foster a sense of loyalty and support within our communities. Recognizing the importance of unity can help us navigate conflicts and build stronger relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Authority because it highlights the importance of loyalty within the community and the Prophet's role in guiding and supporting his family.

Community Prophetic Authority