Tabarani Kabir 20740

"Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 'There are two qualities that no Muslim servant possesses except that he enters Paradise...' or 'Whoever says such-and-such a phrase in the morning and evening, Allah will protect him from the Fire.'"

You might wonder: Why single out Tabarani 20740?

While the exact wording can vary slightly by manuscript and chain, Hadith 20740 in Tabarani Kabir is widely recognized by scholars as a report from the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) regarding the danger of ( ghadab ) and the destructive power of a single moment of lost control. tabarani kabir 20740

To determine the reliability of the narrative, cross-referencing with classical verification sourcebooks is required:

(Note: In the standard numbering system of the Tabarani collection, numbers can vary slightly between editions. However, the narration commonly associated with this numbering sequence pertains to the immense spiritual consequences of speech.) "Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah

Based on standard indexes (such as Tartib al-Mu’jam al-Kabir by Dr. Akram Diya al-Umari or the computerized Al-Maktaba al-Shamela ), corresponds to a hadith narrated by a specific Companion. While multiple editions exist, the most widely accepted match is as follows:

The power of this hadith lies in its reversal of human expectation. Human beings tend to categorize sins and virtues based on physical effort or visibility. We view the pilgrimage to Mecca, fasting for days, or giving large sums in charity as "major" deeds. Conversely, we view a casual joke, a sarcastic comment, or a moment of anger as "minor" or negligible. Human beings tend to categorize sins and virtues

: This specific hadith is often cited in classical Islamic jurisprudence and theology during discussions regarding the physical purity ( tahara ) of prophets. While some scholars use it to argue for the unique purity of the Prophet's bodily fluids, others evaluate the chain of narration ( isnad ) for its authenticity, often noting that some narrators in the chain are considered "weak" by traditional critics.

: As of the latest scans of Mu’jam al-Kabir (Beirut edition, 2nd printing), hadith 20740 is considered Da’if jiddan (very weak) by some hardline critics due to a broken link in the chain. However, other contemporary scholars (e.g., Albani’s students, Shu’ayb al-Arna’ut’s team) indicate it is Hasan li ghayrihi because of parallel narrations in Musnad Ahmad and Sunan al-Tirmidhi .

Because numberings can vary slightly across global Arabic and Urdu printing houses—such as editions by Dar Al-Kutub Al-Ilmiyah or Darussalam—index numbers crossing into the 20,000 range usually point to supplementary volumes or specific lengthy biographical registers near the end of comprehensive prints. Scholar Graded Authenticity: How to Approach the Text

The hadith generally referenced in this section of Al-Mu'jam al-Kabir involves the Prophet’s warning regarding the misuse of the tongue. One of the most prominent narrations found in this section of the text is the warning against .