What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 737 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Fasting), narrated by (Another chain, a Hadith similar to no. 736) for that, from Aishah, :, states: "from the Prophet."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 737 in the Book of The Book on Fasting.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #737

The Book on Fasting

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَلَمَةَ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِذَلِكَ ‏.‏ وَرُوِيَ عَنِ ابْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ أَنَّهُ قَالَ فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ هُوَ جَائِزٌ فِي كَلاَمِ الْعَرَبِ إِذَا صَامَ أَكْثَرَ الشَّهْرِ أَنْ يُقَالَ صَامَ الشَّهْرَ كُلَّهُ وَيُقَالُ قَامَ فُلاَنٌ لَيْلَهُ أَجْمَعَ ‏.‏ وَلَعَلَّهُ تَعَشَّى وَاشْتَغَلَ بِبَعْضِ أَمْرِهِ ‏.‏ كَأَنَّ ابْنَ الْمُبَارَكِ قَدْ رَأَى كِلاَ الْحَدِيثَيْنِ مُتَّفِقَيْنِ يَقُولُ إِنَّمَا مَعْنَى هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَصُومُ أَكْثَرَ الشَّهْرِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَقَدْ رَوَى سَالِمٌ أَبُو النَّضْرِ وَغَيْرُ وَاحِدٍ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ نَحْوَ رِوَايَةِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو ‏.‏

from the Prophet.

Narrated by (Another chain, a Hadith similar to no. 736) for that, from Aishah, :

Context

This hadith discusses the practice of fasting, indicating that it is permissible to refer to someone as having fasted for the entire month if they have fasted most of it. This reflects the flexibility within Islamic teachings regarding the observance of fasting and acknowledges the varying capacities of individuals.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, Muslims may find themselves balancing work, family, and fasting. This hadith serves as a reminder that the intention and effort to fast are what truly matter, allowing for personal circumstances while maintaining the spirit of Ramadan.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting because it highlights the understanding of fasting duration and acknowledges the efforts of individuals in observing the fast.

Fasting