from his father who said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Blessed are the tribes of Al-Asad and Al-Ash'arun, they flee not from fighting nor do they pilfer the spoils of war. They are from me and I am from them.'" He ('Amir) said: "So I narrated that to Mu'awiyah, and he said: "This is not how the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said it, he said: 'They are from me, and for me.' I said, this is not how my father narrated it to me, rather he narrated to me, saying: 'I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying: "They are from me and I am from them.'" So he said: 'Then you are more knowledgeable of your father's Hadith.'"
Narrated by Narrated 'Amir bin Abi 'Amir Al-Ash'ari:
Context
This hadith praises the tribes of Al-Asad and Al-Ash'arun for their bravery and loyalty in battle. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) acknowledges their commitment and integrity, stating that they are part of him and he is part of them. This illustrates the values of courage and community in Islam.
Modern Application
In modern contexts, this hadith encourages individuals to embody bravery and loyalty in their communities. It highlights the importance of standing together in times of adversity and supporting one another.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Authority because it emphasizes the strength of community bonds and the respect for the Prophet's leadership.
And those who believed after [the initial emigration] and emigrated and fought with you - they are of you. But those of [blood] relationship are more entitled [to inheritance] in the decree of Allah. Indeed, Allah is Knowing of all things.
You will not find a people who believe in Allah and the Last Day having affection for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even if they were their fathers or their sons or their brothers or their kindred. Those - He has decreed within their hearts faith and supported them with spirit from Him. And We will admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow, wherein they abide eternally. Allah is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him - those are the party of Allah. Unquestionably, the party of Allah - they are the successful.
And when it is said to them, "Come to what Allah has revealed and to the Messenger," they say, "Sufficient for us is that upon which we found our fathers." Even though their fathers knew nothing, nor were they guided?
This hadith is #4044 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters on Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Amir bin Abi 'Amir Al-Ash'ari:.