27/57. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 1989 — Gentle Playfulness with Children
What Has Been Related About Joking
Hadith About the Prophet Joking with a Child
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 1989
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 1989
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْوَضَّاحِ الْكُوفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي التَّيَّاحِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ إِنْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَيُخَالِطُنَا حَتَّى إِنْ كَانَ لَيَقُولُ لأَخٍ لِي صَغِيرٍ " يَا أَبَا عُمَيْرٍ مَا فَعَلَ النُّغَيْرُ " . حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي التَّيَّاحِ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، نَحْوَهُ . وَأَبُو التَّيَّاحِ اسْمُهُ يَزِيدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ الضُّبَعِيُّ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Anas Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah Used To Mingle With Us Such That He Said To My Younger Brother: 'O Abu 'Umair! What Did The Nughair Do?'
[1] A Nughair is a type of small bird similar to a sparrow. This Hadīth appeared previously, see no 333.Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1989In-book reference : Book 27, Hadith 95English translation : Vol. 4, Book 1, Hadith 1989
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1989
This Hadith shows a warm side of the Prophet’s character. Anas said the Messenger of Allah used to mingle with them so closely that he would speak to his younger brother and say, O Abu Umair, what did the Nughair do? The Hadith about the Prophet joking with a child points to gentle interaction, kindness, and closeness. The words are simple, but they show care for a child’s world. The Prophet did not only speak about large matters; he also gave attention to small moments that mattered to people around him. This teaches that good manners include warmth, friendliness, and making others feel seen.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet mingled kindly with those around him.
- Children can be treated with warmth and attention.
- Simple words can show care and closeness.
- Good character includes gentle social interaction.
