36/4. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2307 — Remembering Death
What Has Been Related About Remembering Death
Hadith About Remembering Death Often
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2307
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2307
حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْفَضْلُ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " أَكْثِرُوا ذِكْرَ هَاذِمِ اللَّذَّاتِ " . يَعْنِي الْمَوْتَ . قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: "Increase In Remembrance Of The Severer Of Pleasures." Meaning Death.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2307In-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 4English translation : Vol. 4, Book 10, Hadith 2307
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2307
This Hadith gives a brief but deep reminder: increase in remembrance of the severer of pleasures, meaning death. The wording is not long, but the message is strong. Remembering death in Islam is not meant to make life empty or dark. From the text itself, death is called the cutter of pleasures because it reminds a person that worldly enjoyment does not last forever. A person who remembers death may become more careful with time, words, and deeds. The Hadith does not list a fixed method or number, so the safe focus is on the general reminder: think of death often enough that it softens heedlessness and brings the heart back to what matters.
What we learn from this hadith
- Death is described as something that cuts off worldly pleasures.
- The Prophet encouraged frequent remembrance of death.
- The Hadith pushes a person away from careless living.
- It reminds us that worldly enjoyment is temporary.
