37/52. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2504 — The Muslim Others Are Safe From
Chapter :
Hadith About the Best Muslim and Safe Conduct
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2504
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2504
حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ الْجَوْهَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا بُرَيْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، قَالَ سُئِلَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَىُّ الْمُسْلِمِينَ أَفْضَلُ قَالَ " مَنْ سَلِمَ الْمُسْلِمُونَ مِنْ لِسَانِهِ وَيَدِهِ " . هَذَا حَدِيثٌ صَحِيحٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ مِنْ حَدِيثِ أَبِي مُوسَى .
Abu Musa Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah (S.A.W) Was Asked: 'Which Of The Muslims Is The Most Virtuous?' He Said: 'The One Whom The Muslims Are Safe From His Tongue And His Hand.'
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2504In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 90English translation : Vol. 4, Book 11, Hadith 2504
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2504
This hadith about the best Muslim gives a clear measure of good character. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was asked which Muslim is most virtuous. He answered: the one from whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe. The meaning is direct. Faith is not only shown through private worship; it is also seen in how safe people feel around us. The tongue points to speech, insults, gossip, and hurtful words. The hand points to physical harm and actions that injure or wrong others. This hadith on safe conduct teaches that a believer should be a source of peace, not fear, pain, or damage.
What we learn from this hadith
- A Muslim should protect others from harm caused by speech.
- A Muslim should protect others from harm caused by actions.
- Good character includes making people feel safe around you.
- Virtue is shown in how we treat other Muslims.
