What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 540 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on the Two Eids), narrated by There is a similar narration from Umm Atiyyah :, states: "with another chain."

Is this hadith authentic?

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 540 in the Book of The Book on the Two Eids.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #540

The Book on the Two Eids

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ حَسَّانَ، عَنْ حَفْصَةَ بِنْتِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ أُمِّ عَطِيَّةَ، بِنَحْوِهِ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، وَجَابِرٍ، ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ أُمِّ عَطِيَّةَ حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ ذَهَبَ بَعْضُ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ إِلَى هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ وَرَخَّصَ لِلنِّسَاءِ فِي الْخُرُوجِ إِلَى الْعِيدَيْنِ وَكَرِهَهُ بَعْضُهُمْ وَرُوِيَ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ أَنَّهُ قَالَ أَكْرَهُ الْيَوْمَ الْخُرُوجَ لِلنِّسَاءِ فِي الْعِيدَيْنِ فَإِنْ أَبَتِ الْمَرْأَةُ إِلاَّ أَنْ تَخْرُجَ فَلْيَأْذَنْ لَهَا زَوْجُهَا أَنْ تَخْرُجَ فِي أَطْمَارِهَا الْخُلْقَانِ وَلاَ تَتَزَيَّنْ فَإِنْ أَبَتْ أَنْ تَخْرُجَ كَذَلِكَ فَلِلزَّوْجِ أَنْ يَمْنَعَهَا عَنِ الْخُرُوجِ ‏.‏ وَيُرْوَى عَنْ عَائِشَةَ رضى الله عنها قَالَتْ لَوْ رَأَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَا أَحْدَثَ النِّسَاءُ لَمَنَعَهُنَّ الْمَسْجِدَ كَمَا مُنِعَتْ نِسَاءُ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ ‏.‏ وَيُرْوَى عَنْ سُفْيَانَ الثَّوْرِيِّ أَنَّهُ كَرِهَ الْيَوْمَ الْخُرُوجَ لِلنِّسَاءِ إِلَى الْعِيدِ ‏.‏

with another chain.

Narrated by There is a similar narration from Umm Atiyyah :

Context

This hadith discusses the permissibility of women attending the Eid prayers, as narrated by Umm Atiyyah. It reflects a debate among scholars regarding women's participation in communal worship, with some supporting it while others expressed reservations. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ's teachings encourage inclusivity in religious practices.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can inspire discussions about women's roles in religious gatherings and community events. It encourages inclusivity and the recognition of women's contributions to communal worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it reflects the transmission of teachings regarding women's participation in religious events.

Hadith Transmission Authenticity in Hadith