What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 871 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Hajj), narrated by Ja'far bin Muhammad narrated from his father:, states: "that he considered it recommended for the two Rak'ah of Tawaf to recite: Say: "O you disbelievers!" and: Say: "He is Allah, (the) One.""

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 871 in the Book of The Book on Hajj.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #871

The Book on Hajj

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 وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَسْتَحِبُّ أَنْ يَقْرَأَ، فِي رَكْعَتَىِ الطَّوَافِ بِـ ‏(‏ قُلْ يَا أَيُّهَا الْكَافِرُونَ ‏)‏ وَ ‏(‏ قُلْ هُوَ اللَّهُ أَحَدٌ ‏)‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَهَذَا أَصَحُّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ عِمْرَانَ وَحَدِيثُ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ فِي هَذَا أَصَحُّ مِنْ حَدِيثِ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ جَابِرٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ وَعَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ عِمْرَانَ ضَعِيفٌ فِي الْحَدِيثِ ‏.‏

that he considered it recommended for the two Rak'ah of Tawaf to recite: Say: "O you disbelievers!" and: Say: "He is Allah, (the) One."

Narrated by Ja'far bin Muhammad narrated from his father:

Context

Ja'far bin Muhammad narrates that he preferred reciting specific chapters of the Quran during the two Rak'ahs of Tawaf. This practice highlights the significance of personal preference in worship while adhering to the Sunnah, encouraging believers to engage with their prayers meaningfully.

Modern Application

This principle encourages Muslims to personalize their worship experience by reciting verses that resonate with them during prayers. It fosters a deeper connection to their faith and enhances their spiritual engagement.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Hajj because it discusses the recommended practices during the Tawaf, emphasizing the importance of prayer in the pilgrimage.

Prayer Hajj