Tabarani Kabir 20740 -

In the vast ocean of Islamic prophetic traditions, certain narrations cut straight to the heart of the human condition. One such gem is found in Al-Mu‘jam al-Kabir by Imam Tabarani, reference 20740 .

Let’s unpack what this tradition teaches us—and why it matters for you, today. 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 anger ( ghadab ) and the destructive power of a single moment of lost control. tabarani kabir 20740

In one authenticated version of this narration (related to this number in some indices), the Prophet ﷺ is reported to have said: “Beware of anger, for it is a burning ember placed into the heart of the son of Adam. Do you not see how red the eyes become and how the veins swell?” Other related narrations with similar chains (often cross-referenced with Ahmad, Musnad, and others) add that anger can undo good deeds just as vinegar destroys honey. You might wonder: Why single out Tabarani 20740? In the vast ocean of Islamic prophetic traditions,