49/47. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3836 — Abu Hurairah's Hadith Memory
The Virtues Of Abu Hurairah, May Allah Be Pleased With Him
Hadith About Abu Hurairah Staying Close to the Prophet
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3836
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3836
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا يَعْلَى بْنُ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ الْوَلِيدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ قَالَ لأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ يَا أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ أَنْتَ كُنْتَ أَلْزَمَنَا لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَحْفَظَنَا لِحَدِيثِهِ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ .
Al-Walid bin 'Abdur-Rahman Narrated from:
Ibn 'Umar Said To Abu Hurairah: "You Used To Stick To The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Most Out Of All Of Us, And You Used To Best Memorize His Ahadith Out Of Us."
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3836In-book reference : Book 49, Hadith 236English translation : Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3836
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3836
This hadith about Abu Hurairah staying close to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم records a statement from Ibn Umar. He says to Abu Hurairah that he stayed with the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم more than them and memorized his hadith better than them. The text is simple but important. It explains why Abu Hurairah narrated many reports: he spent much time close to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and was known for strong memorization. The narration does not attack others or compare them in a bad way. It acknowledges Abu Hurairah’s special effort and gift in preserving hadith. For searchers, this is a key hadith about Abu Hurairah’s closeness and memory.
What we learn from this hadith
- Abu Hurairah is praised for staying close to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
- Ibn Umar recognized Abu Hurairah’s strong memorization of hadith.
- Time spent with a teacher can help a student carry more knowledge.
