49/30. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3765 — Ja'far’s Resemblance to the Prophet
The Virtues of Ja'far Bin Abi Talib, The Brother of 'Ali, May Allah Be Pleased With Them Both
Hadith About Ja'far Resembling the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3765
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3765
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ بْنِ عَازِبٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لِجَعْفَرِ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ " أَشْبَهْتَ خَلْقِي وَخُلُقِي " . وَفِي الْحَدِيثِ قِصَّةٌ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ . حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ وَكِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ نَحْوَهُ .
Al-Bara' bin 'Azib Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) Said To Ja'Far Bin Abi Talib: "You Share Similarity With Me In Appearance And In Character."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3765In-book reference : Book 49, Hadith 164English translation : Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3765
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3765
This hadith about Ja'far resembling the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم is a direct praise from the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم. He said to Ja'far bin Abi Talib: “You share similarity with me in appearance and in character.” The wording joins two kinds of resemblance: outward appearance and inner manners. This makes the statement very meaningful, but the explanation should stay within the text. It does not describe every part of Ja'far’s character, nor does it give a separate story here. For readers searching for Ja'far resemblance to Prophet hadith, the main point is that Ja'far received a noble compliment from the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, and good character is mentioned together with appearance.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم praised Ja'far’s appearance and character.
- Good character is a noble quality worthy of mention.
- A short prophetic statement can show deep honor.
- The narration encourages respect for Ja'far bin Abi Talib.
