49/29. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3761 — The Honor of Al-Abbas
The Virtues Of Abu-Fadl, The Uncle Of The Prophet (SAW), And He Is Al-'Abbas Bin 'Abdul-Muttalib, May Allah Be Pleased With Him
Hadith About Al-Abbas and Family Honor
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3761
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3761
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الدَّوْرَقِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شَبَابَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا وَرْقَاءُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " الْعَبَّاسُ عَمُّ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ وَإِنَّ عَمَّ الرَّجُلِ صِنْوُ أَبِيهِ أَوْ مِنْ صِنْوِ أَبِيهِ " . هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ مِنْ حَدِيثِ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) Said: "Al-'Abbas Is The Uncle Of The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ), And Indeed, The Uncle Of A Man Is The Sinw Of His Father Or From The Sinw Of His Father."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3761In-book reference : Book 49, Hadith 160English translation : Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3761
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3761
This hadith about Al-Abbas highlights the respected place of the Prophet’s uncle. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم described Al-Abbas as the uncle of the Messenger of Allah and then explained that a man’s uncle is like a close branch of his father, or from the same root as his father. The main message is simple: family ties deserve honor, especially the close relatives of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. The wording does not give a long story or a legal ruling. It gives a short but strong statement of respect. For anyone searching for the virtues of Al-Abbas or the hadith about uncle like father, this narration shows how Islam values kinship, dignity, and proper regard for family members.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم gave honor to Al-Abbas by mentioning his family closeness.
- An uncle holds a respected place because of his close link to one’s father.
- Muslims should speak about the Prophet’s family with care and respect.
- Short statements of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم can carry deep lessons about family ties.
