49/66. Chapter:
Jami at-Tirmidhi 3903 — Salam to the Modest and Patient
About The Virtue Of The Ansar And The Quraish
Hadith About Modesty and Patience in the Ansar
Jami at-Tirmidhi : 3903
Jami at-TirmidhiHadith Number 3903
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْخُزَاعِيُّ الْبَصْرِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، وَعَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ الْبُنَانِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " اقْرَأْ قَوْمَكَ السَّلاَمَ فَإِنَّهُمْ مَا عَلِمْتُ أَعِفَّةٌ صُبُرٌ " . هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ .
Abu Talha Narrated from:
The Messenger Of Allah (ﷺ) Said To Me: 'Convey My Salam To Your People, Because I Know Them To Be Modest And Patient.'
Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3903In-book reference : Book 49, Hadith 303English translation : Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3903
Summary of Jami at-Tirmidhi Hadith 3903
This hadith about modesty and patience is short, but it carries a gentle message. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم told Abu Talhah to convey his salam to his people. He then described them, according to what he knew, as modest and patient. The hadith does not give a long speech or a detailed ruling. It simply shows that good character can become known and honored. Modesty keeps a person away from shameful behavior, while patience helps a person stay steady during difficulty. The Prophet’s صلى الله عليه وسلم salam also shows respect and warmth toward people of good qualities. For readers searching for a hadith about modesty and patience, this narration gives a clear and simple example.
What we learn from this hadith
- Good character may be praised openly when it encourages what is good.
- Modesty and patience are qualities worthy of respect.
- Sending salam is a warm way to honor and connect with others.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم noticed and mentioned positive traits in people.
