49/43. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3823 — Dua for Ibn Abbas Wisdom
The Virtues Of 'Abdullah bin Al-'Abbas, May Allah Be Pleased With Both Of Them
Hadith About Dua for Ibn Abbas and Wisdom
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3823
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3823
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ الْمُكْتِبُ الْمُؤَدِّبُ، قَال حَدَّثَنَا الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ الْمُزَنِيُّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَبِي سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ دَعَا لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ يُؤْتِيَنِي اللَّهُ الْحِكْمَةَ مَرَّتَيْنِ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ مِنْ حَدِيثِ عَطَاءٍ . وَقَدْ رَوَاهُ عِكْرِمَةُ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ .
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: "The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Supplicated For Me That Allah Should Give Me Al-Hukm (Knowledge, Understanding, Judging Justly, Or Understanding Of The Qur'An) Two Times."
[1] Knowledge, understanding, judging justly, or understanding of the Qur'ān. See Tuhfat Al-Ahwaḍhī .Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3823In-book reference : Book 49, Hadith 223English translation : Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3823
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3823
This hadith about dua for Ibn Abbas centers on the Prophet’s supplication that Allah grant him al-Hukm or al-Hikmah. The translation explains this as knowledge, understanding, judging justly, or understanding of the Qur’an. Ibn Abbas says this dua was made for him two times. The narration teaches the value of asking Allah for deep understanding, not just surface knowledge. It also shows that wisdom is a gift from Allah, and the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم asked Allah to give it to Ibn Abbas. The text does not give extra details about time, place, or later events, so the focus should remain on the dua itself and the meaning of beneficial understanding.
What we learn from this hadith
- Wisdom and sound understanding are gifts to ask Allah for.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم made dua for Ibn Abbas more than once in this narration.
- Knowledge is not only information; it includes understanding and fair judgment.
