27/58. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 1994 — Stop Constant Disputing
What Has Been Related About Arguing
Hadith About Constant Disputing
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 1994
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 1994
حَدَّثَنَا فَضَالَةُ بْنُ الْفَضْلِ الْكُوفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَيَّاشٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ وَهْبِ بْنِ مُنَبِّهٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " كَفَى بِكَ إِثْمًا أَنْ لاَ تَزَالَ مُخَاصِمًا " . وَهَذَا الْحَدِيثُ حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ .
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said: "It Is Enough Sin For You That You Never Stop Disputing."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1994In-book reference : Book 27, Hadith 100English translation : Vol. 4, Book 1, Hadith 1994
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 1994
This Hadith gives a short warning about a dangerous habit. The Prophet said it is enough sin for a person that he never stops disputing. The focus is not on one needed discussion or a calm search for truth. The text warns against a person becoming constant in argument and dispute. This Hadith about constant disputing shows that the tongue can become a source of sin when it is always looking for conflict. It also teaches self-checking. A person should ask whether their words are bringing benefit or only keeping arguments alive. Leaving needless disputes can protect relationships and help keep speech cleaner.
What we learn from this hadith
- Constant disputing is strongly warned against.
- A person should not make argument a habit.
- Speech should be checked for benefit and harm.
- Leaving needless disputes helps protect character.
