1/1. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 1 — Purification Before Salat
What Has Been Related That Salat Is Not Accepted Without Purification
Hadith About Purification Before Salat
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 1
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 1
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ سِمَاكِ بْنِ حَرْبٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، عَنْ مُصْعَبِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " لاَ تُقْبَلُ صَلاَةٌ بِغَيْرِ طُهُورٍ وَلاَ صَدَقَةٌ مِنْ غُلُولٍ " . قَالَ هَنَّادٌ فِي حَدِيثِهِ " إِلاَّ بِطُهُورٍ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا الْحَدِيثُ أَصَحُّ شَيْءٍ فِي هَذَا الْبَابِ وَأَحْسَنُ . وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي الْمَلِيحِ عَنْ أَبِيهِ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَأَنَسٍ . وَأَبُو الْمَلِيحِ بْنُ أُسَامَةَ اسْمُهُ عَامِرٌ وَيُقَالُ زَيْدُ بْنُ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ الْهُذَلِيُّ .
Ibn `Umar narrated that: The Prophet Said: "Salat Will Not Be Accepted Without Purification, Nor Charity From Ghulul." Hannad Said In His Narration, "Except With Purification" [Abu `Eisa Said: This Hadith Is The Most Correct Thing On This Topic, And The Best. There Are Also Narrations On This Topic From Abu Al-Malih, From His Father; And Abu Hurairah And Anas. And Abu Al-Malih Bin Usamah'S Name Is `Amir, And They Also Say It Was Zaid Bin Usamah Bin `Umair Al-Hudhali.
[1] Ghulūl refers to goods stolen from war booty, or concealed, before it is divided among the soldiers. It also carries the general meaning of unlawful wealth. See Tuhfat Al-Ahwadhi .[2] That is, “ Salāt will not be accepted, except with purification.” And Hannād is one of the narrators.Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1In-book reference : Book 1, Hadith 1English translation : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 1
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1
This hadith about purification before Salat gives a clear rule in simple words. The Prophet said that Salat is not accepted without purification. The report also says that charity taken from Ghulul, meaning unlawfully taken war spoils, is not accepted. So the main lesson is not only about washing before prayer, but also about worship being connected to clean conduct. A person may offer prayer or charity, but this hadith reminds us that acts of worship are not treated as separate from purity and honesty. The wording is direct: Salat needs Taharah, and charity must come from a lawful source. The included note from Abu Eisa says this narration is the strongest in this topic.
What we learn from this hadith
- Purification is required before Salat.
- Charity should not come from Ghulul or unlawful taking.
- Worship is linked with both outward cleanliness and honest conduct.
- The hadith gives a clear standard for prayer and charity.
