Jami’ at-Tirmidhi is one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam, compiled by Imam Abu ‘Isa Muhammad at-Tirmidhi. It is notable for its classification of hadith based on authenticity and legal relevance, and includes commentary on the reliability of narrators and juristic differences among scholars.

Book 11, The Book on Marriage, discusses the rulings and etiquettes related to marriage, including proposals, dowry, and the rights of spouses.

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 1

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 1 Abu Ayyub narrated that : The Messenger of Allah said: “Four are from the Sunan of the Messengers: Al-Hayat, using Atar, the Siwak, and marriage.” حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ وَكِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ غِيَاثٍ، عَنِ الْحَجَّاجِ، عَنْ مَكْحُولٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الشِّمَالِ، عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 2

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 2 Abdullah bin Mas’ud narrated: “We went with Allah’s Messenger, while we were young men who had nothing. He said: ‘O young men! You should marry, for indeed it helps in lowering the gaze and protecting the private parts. Whoever among you is not able to marry, then let him […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 3

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 3 Qatadah narrated from Al-Hasan, from Samurah that: The Prophet prohibited celibacy. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو هِشَامٍ الرِّفَاعِيُّ، وَزَيْدُ بْنُ أَخْزَمَ الطَّائِيُّ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الْبَصْرِيُّ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ سَمُرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَى عَنِ التَّبَتُّلِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 4

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 4 Sa’eed bin Al-Musayyab narrated from Sa’b bin Abi Waqqas: “The Messenger of Allah refused Uthman bin Ma’zun (when he asked) regarding celibacy, and if he had permitted it for him, then we would have castrated ourselves.” حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْخَلاَّلُ، وَغَيْرُ، وَاحِدٍ، قَالُوا أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 5

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 5 Abu Hurairah narrated that: The Messenger of Allah said: “When someone whose religion and character you are pleased with proposes to (someone under the care) of one of you, then marry to him. If you do not do so, then there will be turmoil (Fitnah) in the land and […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 6

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 6 Abu Hatim Al-Muzani narrated that: The Messenger of Allah said: “When someone whose religion and character you are pleased with comes to you then marry (her to) him. If you do not do so, then there will be turmoil (Fitnah) in the land and discord (Fasad). If you do […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 7

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 7 Jabir narrated that: The Prophet said: “Indeed the woman is married for her religion, her wealth, and her beauty, so take the one with religion, and may your hands be dusty.” حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ مُوسَى، أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ الأَزْرَقُ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ أَبِي سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 8

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 8 Bakr bin Abdullah Al-Muzani narrated that : Al-Mughirah bin Shu’bah proposed to a woman, so the Prophet said: “Look at her, for indeed that is more likely to make things better between the two of you.” حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي زَائِدَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَاصِمُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 9

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 9 Abu Al-Balj narrated from Muhammad bin Hatib Al-Jumahi who said that: The Messenger of Allah said: “The distinction between the lawful and the unlawful is the Duff and the voice.” حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو بَلْجٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ حَاطِبٍ الْجُمَحِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 10

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 10 Aishah narrated that: The Messenger of Allah said: “Publicize this marriage, and hold it in the Masjid, and beat the Duff for it.” حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ مَيْمُونٍ الأَنْصَارِيُّ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 11

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 11 Ar-Rubai bint Muawwidh said: “The morning after the consummation of my marriage, the Prophet came and sat on my bed as far from me as you are sitting now, and our little girls started beating the Duff and reciting verses mourning my father who had been killed in the […]

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 12

Jami` at-Tirmidhi: Book 11, Hadith 12 Abu Hurairah narrated that: When supplicating for the newlywed, the Prophet would say: (Barak Allahu laka wa baraka alaik, wa jama’a bainakuma fi khair.) “May Allah bless you and send blessings upon you, and bring goodness between you.” حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ سُهَيْلِ بْنِ أَبِي […]