37/11. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2436 — Shafaah for Major Sinners
The Hadith: "My Intercession is for the Major Sins in My Ummah."
Hadith About Shafaah for People of Major Sins
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2436
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2436
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ الْبُنَانِيِّ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " شَفَاعَتِي لأَهْلِ الْكَبَائِرِ مِنْ أُمَّتِي " . قَالَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ فَقَالَ لِي جَابِرٌ يَا مُحَمَّدُ مَنْ لَمْ يَكُنْ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكَبَائِرِ فَمَا لَهُ وَلِلشَّفَاعَةِ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ يُسْتَغْرَبُ مِنْ حَدِيثِ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ .
Jabir bin `Abdullah Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah (S.A.W) Said: 'My Intercession Is For The People Who Committed Major Sins In My Ummah.'" Muhammad Bin 'Ali Said: "Jabir Said To Me: 'O Muhammad! Whoever Is Not Among The People Of Major Sins, Then There Is No Need In The Intercession For Him.'"
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2436In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 22English translation : Vol. 4, Book 11, Hadith 2436
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2436
This hadith about Shafaah repeats the meaning that the Prophet’s intercession is for those who committed major sins in his Ummah. Jabir narrated the statement, and Muhammad bin Ali added that Jabir said whoever is not among the people of major sins has no need of that intercession. The wording is clear, but it should be understood with care. The hadith is not an invitation to sin. It is a statement about the need of sinful people for mercy and intercession. For users looking for a hadith about Shafaah for major sinners, this narration gives both the Prophet’s statement and Jabir’s explanation. It keeps the focus on hope for those in danger, not comfort in wrongdoing.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet’s intercession is linked to people of major sins in his Ummah.
- Jabir’s added statement highlights why such people need intercession.
- The narration gives hope but does not make sin harmless.
- The hadith keeps the sinner’s need for mercy at the center.
