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Jami at-Tirmidhi 3730 (Book 49, Hadith 127) #29389
The Position of Ali in Relation to the Prophet Muhammad

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad compared Ali to Harun, who was the brother of Musa (Moses), and stated that there would be no prophet after him.

Narrated Jabir bin 'Abdullah: that the Prophet said to 'Ali: "You are to me in the position that Harun was to Musa, except that there is no Prophet after me".
حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَقِيلٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ قَالَ لِعَلِيٍّ ‏ "‏ أَنْتَ مِنِّي بِمَنْزِلَةِ هَارُونَ مِنْ مُوسَى إِلاَّ أَنَّهُ لاَ نَبِيَّ بَعْدِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ سَعْدٍ وَزَيْدِ بْنِ أَرْقَمَ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَأُمِّ سَلَمَةَ

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect elders , Be loyal towards family members , Obey Allah's messenger .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about the position of Ali in relation to the Prophet Muhammad. It is narrated by Jabir bin 'Abdullah that the Prophet said to Ali, "You are to me in the position that Harun was to Musa, except that there is no prophet after me". This hadith shows us how highly esteemed and respected Ali was by the Prophet Muhammad. He compared him with Harun, who was a great companion and brother of Musa. Furthermore, it also highlights an important point which is that there will be no prophet after Muhammad as he is considered as a seal on all prophets.

This hadith teaches us many values such as respect for companions and brothers, loyalty towards one another and obedience towards Allah's messenger. It also reminds us not to forget our duties towards each other even if we have different opinions or beliefs because ultimately we are all brothers in faith under one God - Allah Almighty.

The lesson for children from this hadith can be summarized as follows; Respect your elders especially those who are close relatives or friends; Be loyal towards your family members; Obey Allah's messenger; Do not forget your duties even if you have different opinions or beliefs because ultimately we are all brothers in faith under one God - Allah Almighty .

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