What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 790 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Fasting), narrated by Abu Hurairah and Aishah narrated:, states: ""The Prophet would perform I'tikaf during the last ten (days) of Ramadan until Allah took him.""

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 790 in the Book of The Book on Fasting.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #790

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، وَعُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَعْتَكِفُ الْعَشْرَ الأَوَاخِرَ مِنْ رَمَضَانَ حَتَّى قَبَضَهُ اللَّهُ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أُبَىِّ بْنِ كَعْبٍ وَأَبِي لَيْلَى وَأَبِي سَعِيدٍ وَأَنَسٍ وَابْنِ عُمَرَ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَعَائِشَةَ حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

"The Prophet would perform I'tikaf during the last ten (days) of Ramadan until Allah took him."

Narrated by Abu Hurairah and Aishah narrated:

Context

In this narration, Aishah shares that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would perform I'tikaf during the last ten days of Ramadan. This practice of seclusion in the mosque for worship signifies a deep commitment to spirituality and reflection, especially during a time when the rewards of worship are believed to be multiplied.

Modern Application

Many Muslims engage in I'tikaf during the last ten days of Ramadan, seeking a closer connection to Allah. This practice encourages individuals to dedicate time for prayer, reflection, and community, fostering a sense of spiritual rejuvenation and focus.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Fasting because it highlights the importance of dedicated worship and reflection during the holy month of Ramadan.

Prayer Fasting