49/31. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3777 — Abu Juhaifah on Hasan’s Resemblance
The Virtues of Al-Hasan And Al-Husain, May Allah Be Pleased With Them Both
Hadith About Abu Juhaifah Seeing Hasan’s Resemblance
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3777
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3777
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي جُحَيْفَةَ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَكَانَ الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ يُشْبِهُهُ . هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ . وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرٍ الصِّدِّيقِ وَابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ وَابْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ .
Abu Juhaifa Narrated from:
I Saw The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ), And Al-Hasan Bin 'Ali Used To Resemble Him.
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3777In-book reference : Book 49, Hadith 176English translation : Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3777
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3777
This hadith about Hasan bin Ali resembling the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم is narrated by Abu Juhaifah. He says that he saw the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم and that Al-Hasan bin Ali used to resemble him. The statement is brief, but it carries weight because it comes from someone who had seen the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. The hadith does not explain the resemblance in detail here, so it is best to keep the meaning simple. For readers searching for Abu Juhaifah Hasan resembled Prophet hadith, the key point is that Al-Hasan’s resemblance to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was remembered and narrated. This adds to the honor and affection connected with Al-Hasan.
What we learn from this hadith
- Abu Juhaifah connected Al-Hasan’s appearance with the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
- The companions remembered and passed on details about the Prophet’s family.
- The narration honors Al-Hasan without needing added details.
- Brief reports can still carry meaningful praise.
