Memorial Complex of Imam Abu Isa Muhammad al-Tirmidhi
Memorial Complex of Imam Abu Isa Muhammad al-Tirmidhi
General Islamic Heritage SilsilaEst. 892 CE (9th Century CE (3rd Century AH))100% Scholarly Verified
مجمع الإمام الحافظ أبي عيسى محمد بن عيسى الترمذيمزار امام ابوعیسیٰ محمد ترمذی (صاحب جامع ترمذی و شمائل نبویہ)، ترمذ ازبکستان

Memorial Complex of Imam Abu Isa Muhammad al-Tirmidhi

Al-Hafiz • Sahib Jami' at-Tirmidhi • Master of Sunnah

Sherobod District, Surkhandarya Region, Termez, Uzbekistan

Historical Overview & Significance

The sacred sanctuary of Imam Abu Isa Muhammad al-Tirmidhi (RA), one of the six paramount Hadith masters of Islam, author of the authoritative Jami' at-Tirmidhi and the timeless Shama'il al-Muhammadiyya.

Detailed Historical Chronicle & Foundations

Born in Termez in 209 AH (824 CE), Imam al-Tirmidhi studied under Imam al-Bukhari, Imam Muslim, and Abu Dawud. He traveled across Khurasan, Iraq, and the Hijaz, memorizing tens of thousands of hadiths. He was celebrated for his profound memory and piety, weeping so copiously out of love for the Sunnah that he lost his sight in his later years. He passed away in Sherobod near Termez in 279 AH.
Architectural Style: Samanid-Timurid Carved Baked Brickwork with Gilded Inscriptions and Arched Portals

Associated Saints, Masters & Scholars

Imam Abu Isa al-Tirmidhi

أبو عيسى محمد بن عيسى بن سورة السلمي الترمذيامام ابوعیسیٰ محمد ترمذی

Imam al-HafizSahib al-Jami'Sahib al-Shama'il
Passed: 279 AH (892 CE)
Master: Imam Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari

Paramount hadith master whose Jami' established the canonical classification of hadiths (Sahih, Hasan, Gharib) and whose Shama'il details the physical appearance and character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Seminal Works: Jami' at-Tirmidhi (Sunan al-Tirmidhi) • Al-Shama'il al-Muhammadiyya • Kitab al-'Ilal
Distinguished Disciples: Abu al-Abbas Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Mahbubi

Primary Classical Chronicles & Source Citations

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Classical WorkAuthor / CompilerLanguageVerification Standard
Siyar A'lam al-NubalaVolume 13, Biography of Imam al-Tirmidhi, pp. 270-277Shams al-Din al-DhahabiArabicPrimary Classical Chronicle
Annual Urs Mubarak13-15 Jumada al-Awwal

Commemoration of the Master of Hadith

Recitation of the entire Shama'il al-Muhammadiyya by visiting scholars, Quranic khatms, and international hadith symposium.

Season: Autumn
Annual Attendance: 80,000+ pilgrims

Visiting Guidelines & Adab

Visiting HoursDaily 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Best Time to VisitEarly morning tranquility
Dress Code RequirementsModest Islamic clothing.
Langar & Niaz (Free Food)Hospitality center providing tea and meals to visiting students.

Sacred Etiquette:

  • Recite Durood upon the Holy Prophet ﷺ and pray for the soul of the Imam who preserved his words.
  • Reflect on the piety and sacrifice of the classical scholars of Transoxiana.

Geographic Specifications

Latitude: 37.4722°N
Longitude: 67.3167°E
Altitude: 310 meters ASL
Airport: Termez Airport (TMJ) - 30 km