10/73. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 1075 — Three Matters Not to Delay
What Has Been Related About Hastening The Funeral
Hadith About Three Things Not to Delay
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 1075
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 1075
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْجُهَنِيِّ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عُمَرَ بْنِ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لَهُ " يَا عَلِيُّ ثَلاَثٌ لاَ تُؤَخِّرْهَا الصَّلاَةُ إِذَا آنَتْ وَالْجَنَازَةُ إِذَا حَضَرَتْ وَالأَيِّمُ إِذَا وَجَدْتَ لَهَا كُفْؤًا " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ وَمَا أَرَى إِسْنَادَهُ بِمُتَّصِلٍ .
'Ali bin Abi Talib Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah Said To Him: "O Ali! Three Are Not To Be Delayed: Salat When It Is Due, The Funeral When It Is Presented, And (Marriage) For The Single Woman When Someone Compatible Is Found."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1075In-book reference : Book 10, Hadith 111English translation : Vol. 2, Book 5, Hadith 1075
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1075
This hadith about three things not to delay gives practical guidance to Ali bin Abi Talib. The Prophet names three matters: prayer when its time has come, the funeral when it is present, and the single woman when a compatible person is found for her. The wording is simple and action-based. It teaches that some duties should not be pushed aside once their proper time arrives. The hadith brings together worship, care for the deceased, and family responsibility. It does not discuss every detail of prayer, funerals, or marriage. Its core message is timely action when the matter is clear and ready.
What we learn from this hadith
- Prayer should not be delayed once its due time has arrived.
- A presented funeral should not be left waiting without need.
- Marriage should not be delayed when a compatible match is found.
