23/34. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 1714 — Consultation Over Captives
What Has Been Related About Consultation
Hadith About Consultation With Companions
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 1714
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 1714
حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ، عَنْ أَبِي عُبَيْدَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ لَمَّا كَانَ يَوْمُ بَدْرٍ وَجِيءَ بِالأُسَارَى قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَا تَقُولُونَ فِي هَؤُلاَءِ الأُسَارَى " . فَذَكَرَ قِصَّةً فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ طَوِيلَةً . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عُمَرَ وَأَبِي أَيُّوبَ وَأَنَسٍ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ . وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ وَأَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ لَمْ يَسْمَعْ مِنْ أَبِيهِ . وَيُرْوَى عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ مَا رَأَيْتُ أَحَدًا أَكْثَرَ مَشُورَةً لأَصْحَابِهِ مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم .
`Abdullah Narrated from:
On The Day Of Badr When The Captives Were Gathered, The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Said: 'What Do You (People) Say About These Captives?'" Then He Mentioned The Story In The Lengthy Hadith. [Abu 'Eisa Said:] There Are Narrations Of This Topic From 'Umar, Abu Ayyub, Anas, And Abu Hurairah This Hadith Is Hasan, And Abu 'Ubaidah Did Not Hear From His Father. It Has Been Reported That Abu Hurairah Said: "None Was More Apt To Seek Council Of His Companions Than The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ)
[1] Meaning this chain of narration, because it is disconnected, while what is mentioned in the text is recorded by Muslim and others. This narration appears again, in its complete form, See no. 3084.Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1714In-book reference : Book 23, Hadith 48English translation : Vol. 3, Book 21, Hadith 1714
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1714
This hadith about consultation with companions refers to the captives gathered on the Day of Badr. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم asked the people what they thought should be done about the captives. The narration says the full story is lengthy, but this wording is enough to show the key point: the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم sought the views of his companions. Abu Eisa also reports a statement from Abu Hurairah that he did not see anyone more given to consulting his companions than the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم. The main lesson here is shura, meaning consultation, especially in serious public matters.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم asked his companions for their view about the captives.
- Consultation is shown as part of prophetic conduct.
- Serious matters should not be handled carelessly.
- The narration highlights the Prophet’s practice of seeking counsel.
