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Jami at-Tirmidhi 1162 — Best Character Toward Women
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Hadith About Best Character Toward Women
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 1162
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 1162
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " أَكْمَلُ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِيمَانًا أَحْسَنُهُمْ خُلُقًا وَخِيَارُكُمْ خِيَارُكُمْ لِنِسَائِهِمْ خُلُقًا " . قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ وَابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said: “The Most Complete Of The Believers In Faith, Is The One With The Best Character Among Them. And The Best Of You Are Those Who Are Best To Your Women.”
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1162In-book reference : Book 12, Hadith 17English translation : Vol. 1, Book 7, Hadith 1162
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1162
This Hadith about best character toward women gives a clear measure of strong faith. Abu Hurairah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said the most complete believers in faith are those with the best character, and the best among people are those who are best to their women. The Hadith connects iman with daily behavior, not only words or private worship. It also places family conduct at the center of good character. A person may appear good outside the home, but this Hadith reminds us that treatment of women is a serious sign of character. The message is simple: faith should show in kindness, respect, and gentle behavior.
What we learn from this hadith
- Good character is tied to completeness of faith.
- Kind treatment of women is a sign of being among the best people.
- Faith should appear in family life, not only public behavior.
- A believer’s manners are part of religious practice.
