49/63. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3882 — Aishah Receives Salam
The Virtue Of 'Aishah, May Allah Be Pleased With Her
Jibril Gives Salam to Aishah Hadith
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3882
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3882
حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدٌ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا زَكَرِيَّا، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " إِنَّ جِبْرِيلَ يَقْرَأُ عَلَيْكِ السَّلاَمَ " . فَقُلْتُ وَعَلَيْهِ السَّلاَمُ وَرَحْمَةُ اللَّهِ . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ .
A'isha Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Said To Me: 'Indeed Jibril Gives His Salam To You.' So I Said: 'And Upon Him Be Peace And Allah'S Mercy [And His Blessings.]'
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3882In-book reference : Book 49, Hadith 282English translation : Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3882
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3882
This narration gives another report about Jibril sending salam to Aishah, may Allah be pleased with her. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم told her that Jibril was giving her salam, and she answered with peace and Allah's mercy. The hadith about Jibril giving salam to Aishah shows a clear virtue given to her. It also teaches the beauty of replying to salam with respect. The wording is short, but its meaning is warm and powerful. A greeting of peace is not a small matter in Islam. Here, it came from Jibril and was delivered by the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, which shows honor for Aishah and her close place in the household of the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم.
What we learn from this hadith
- Aishah was honored by receiving salam from Jibril.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم conveyed the greeting clearly to her.
- A Muslim should answer salam with peace and mercy.
- Short narrations can carry deep lessons about honor and manners.
