37/11. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2435 — Intercession for Major Sins
The Hadith: "My Intercession is for the Major Sins in My Ummah."
Hadith About Intercession for Major Sins
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2435
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2435
حَدَّثَنَا الْعَبَّاسُ الْعَنْبَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " شَفَاعَتِي لأَهْلِ الْكَبَائِرِ مِنْ أُمَّتِي " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ . وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ جَابِرٍ .
Anas Narrated from:
The Messenger of allah (s.a.w) said: "My Intercession Is For The People Who Committed The Major Sins In My Ummah." Another Chain Reports A Similar Narration.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2435In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 21English translation : Vol. 4, Book 11, Hadith 2435
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2435
This hadith about intercession is very direct. Anas narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said, “My intercession is for the people who committed major sins in my Ummah.” The wording should be handled carefully. The hadith gives hope to sinful members of the Ummah, but it does not tell anyone to treat major sins lightly. It simply states who the Prophet’s intercession is for. The report also mentions that another chain reports a similar narration. For people searching for “my intercession is for major sins hadith,” this narration is the key wording. The right tone is hope with seriousness: the sinner needs Allah’s mercy and should not become careless about sin.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet’s intercession is mentioned for people of major sins in his Ummah.
- The hadith gives hope without making major sins seem small.
- The wording is short and should not be expanded into careless claims.
- A believer should seek mercy while still taking sins seriously.
