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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 505 in the Book of The Book on the Day of Friday.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 505 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on the Day of Friday), narrated by Ibn Umar narrated:, states: ""The Prophet would give the Khutbah next to the trunk of a date palm. When he began using the Minbar the trunk cried out for him until he came to it and held it, so it became quiet.""

The Book on the Day of Friday

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 حَفْصٍ، عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْفَلاَّسُ الصَّيْرَفِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، وَيَحْيَى بْنُ كَثِيرٍ أَبُو غَسَّانَ الْعَنْبَرِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَخْطُبُ إِلَى جِذْعٍ فَلَمَّا اتَّخَذَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم الْمِنْبَرَ حَنَّ الْجِذْعُ حَتَّى أَتَاهُ فَالْتَزَمَهُ فَسَكَنَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَنَسٍ وَجَابِرٍ وَسَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ وَأُبَىِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ وَابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ وَأُمِّ سَلَمَةَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ ابْنِ عُمَرَ حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَمُعَاذُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ هُوَ بَصْرِيٌّ وَهُوَ أَخُو أَبِي عَمْرِو بْنِ الْعَلاَءِ ‏.‏

"The Prophet would give the Khutbah next to the trunk of a date palm. When he began using the Minbar the trunk cried out for him until he came to it and held it, so it became quiet."

Narrated by Ibn Umar narrated:

Context

Ibn Umar narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ used to deliver sermons next to a date palm trunk, which cried out when he began using a pulpit. This story illustrates the deep connection between the Prophet ﷺ and his community, as well as the emotional response of the trunk, highlighting the significance of his presence.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the importance of community and connection in our gatherings. Whether in a religious or social context, fostering a sense of belonging and emotional engagement can enhance our collective experiences.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) because it reflects the Prophet's ﷺ method of delivering sermons and the emotional bonds formed within the community.

Prophetic Conduct Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)