14/7. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 1214 — Pawned Armour
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Pawned Armour Hadith: Food for the Prophet's Family
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 1214
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 1214
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، وَعُثْمَانُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ حَسَّانَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ تُوُفِّيَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَدِرْعُهُ مَرْهُونَةٌ بِعِشْرِينَ صَاعًا مِنْ طَعَامٍ أَخَذَهُ لأَهْلِهِ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) Died While His Armour Was Pawned For Twenty Sa' Of Food That He Got For His Family. [Abu 'Eisa Said:] This Hadith Is Hasan Sahih.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1214In-book reference : Book 14, Hadith 13English translation : Vol. 3, Book 12, Hadith 1214
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1214
This pawned armour hadith is very short and moving. Ibn Abbas narrated that the Prophet died while his armour was pawned for twenty sa' of food that he had taken for his family. The hadith shows a simple fact from the Prophet’s household life. It mentions food, family need, and a pledged item. The narration should not be stretched beyond what it says. Its clear message is that the Prophet dealt with real needs in a lawful and honest way. It also reminds the reader that worldly ease was not the main mark of his life. Even while being Allah’s Messenger, he lived with humility and fulfilled dealings.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet's armour was pawned for food.
- The food was taken for his family.
- The narration shows a simple and humble part of his household life.
- The hadith points to honest dealing through a pledged item.
