36/35. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2348 — Success Through Contentment
What Has Been Related About What Is Sufficient And Being Patient With It
Hadith About Contentment and True Success
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2348
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2348
حَدَّثَنَا الْعَبَّاسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الدُّورِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يَزِيدَ الْمُقْرِئُ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ شُرَحْبِيلَ بْنِ شَرِيكٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحُبُلِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَنْ أَسْلَمَ وَكَانَ رِزْقُهُ كَفَافًا وَقَنَّعَهُ اللَّهُ " . قَالَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
'Abdullah bin 'Amr Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said: "He Has Succeeded Who Accepts Islam, And Is Provided With What Is Sufficient And Is Made Content By Allah."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2348In-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 45English translation : Vol. 4, Book 10, Hadith 2348
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2348
This hadith about contentment gives a short and powerful picture of success. The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) says that the one has succeeded who accepts Islam, is given provision that is sufficient, and is made content by Allah. The wording is simple, but it changes how success is viewed. Success is not described here as having endless wealth, public fame, or extra comfort. It is tied to Islam, enough provision, and a heart made satisfied by Allah. For anyone searching for a hadith about qana'ah, this narration shows that being content with enough is a major gift, not a small matter.
What we learn from this hadith
- Islam is named first in the description of success.
- Sufficient provision is presented as enough for a successful life.
- Contentment is described as something Allah grants.
