37/27. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2461 — The Prophet's Simple Living
The Hadith in Brief: "What Do I Have to Do with the World! I am Not in the World but As a Rider."
Hadith About the Prophet's Simple Living
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2461
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2461
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَوْرٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ، يَقُولُ أَخْبَرَنِي عُمَرُ بْنُ الْخَطَّابِ، قَالَ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَإِذَا هُوَ مُتَّكِئٌ عَلَى رَمْلِ حَصِيرٍ فَرَأَيْتُ أَثَرَهُ فِي جَنْبِهِ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ وَفِي الْحَدِيثِ قِصَّةٌ طَوِيلَةٌ .
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
'Umar Bin Al-Khattab Informed Me, Saying: 'I Entered Upon The Messenger Of Allah (S.A.W) And Saw Him Reclining Upon A Mat Woven From Fibers, And I Could See The Impressions It Left Upon His Side.'
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2461In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 47English translation : Vol. 4, Book 11, Hadith 2461
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2461
This hadith about the Prophet's simple living shows a very clear picture of humility. Umar entered upon the Messenger of Allah and saw him reclining on a mat made from fibers. The mat was so rough that its marks were visible on his side. The main lesson is not that comfort is forbidden, but that the Messenger of Allah lived with deep simplicity and was not attached to luxury. The hadith gives readers a direct image of prophetic humility, simple lifestyle, and detachment from worldly ease. It reminds us that honor is not measured by soft bedding, fine furniture, or outward comfort. A believer can live with dignity while keeping the heart free from love of excess.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet lived with visible simplicity and humility.
- Worldly comfort is not the measure of a person's rank.
- Seeing the Prophet's lifestyle can soften the heart toward zuhd.
- A simple home can still be full of honor and faith.
