41/1. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 2645 — Understanding the Religion
When Allah Wants Good For A Slave, He Gives Him Understanding In The Religion
Hadith About Understanding the Religion
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 2645
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 2645
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي هِنْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " مَنْ يُرِدِ اللَّهُ بِهِ خَيْرًا يُفَقِّهْهُ فِي الدِّينِ " . وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عُمَرَ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَمُعَاوِيَةَ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Said: "For Whomever Allah Wants Good, He Gives Him Understanding In The Religion.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2645In-book reference : Book 41, Hadith 1English translation : Vol. 5, Book 39, Hadith 2645
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 2645
This hadith about understanding the religion is short, but its meaning is deep. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said that when Allah wants good for someone, He gives that person understanding in the religion. The focus is not only on hearing facts or collecting information. The hadith points to fiqh, meaning sound understanding of the religion. A person may know many words, but this hadith highlights understanding as a gift from Allah. It encourages Muslims to value learning, ask good questions, and seek knowledge that helps them worship Allah correctly. It also keeps the learner humble, because real understanding is not just personal skill. It is from Allah's favor.
What we learn from this hadith
- Understanding the religion is described as a sign of good from Allah.
- Religious knowledge should lead to sound understanding.
- A learner should be humble because understanding is from Allah.
- Seeking knowledge of religion is a valuable path for a Muslim.
