Jami` at-Tirmidhi #4005

Chapters on Virtues
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو يَحْيَى الْحِمَّانِيُّ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ طَارِقِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ أَذَقْتَ أَوَّلَ قُرَيْشٍ نَكَالاً فَأَذِقْ آخِرَهُمْ نَوَالاً ‏"‏ ‏.‏ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ الْوَرَّاقُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الأُمَوِيُّ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏
that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "O Allah! You made the first of the Quraish taste punishment, so let the last of them taste blessings."
Narrated by Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) makes a supplication to Allah regarding the Quraish tribe, expressing a desire for their later generations to experience blessings, contrasting with the punishment faced by their ancestors. This reflects a theme of hope and mercy, emphasizing Allah's capacity for forgiveness and the potential for change in people's circumstances over time.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages us to remain hopeful for the future and to pray for the well-being of others, even those who may have wronged us in the past. In our daily lives, we can apply this principle by wishing well for others and seeking positive outcomes for future generations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice and Divine Reward because it illustrates the contrast between punishment and blessings, highlighting Allah's justice and mercy.

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This hadith is #4005 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:.

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