Sunan Ibn Majah #1187

Chapters Regarding Funerals
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا رَوْحُ بْنُ الْفَرَجِ، حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ كَرْدَمٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ مَتَى تَنْقَطِعُ مَعْرِفَةُ الْعَبْدِ مِنَ النَّاسِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِذَا عَايَنَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): ‘When does a person stop recognizing people?’ he said: ‘When he sees.”
Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Musa said:

Context

In this narration, Abu Musa asks the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about when a person stops recognizing others. The Prophet (ﷺ) responds that this occurs when one sees. This brief exchange highlights the profound nature of recognition and the impact of spiritual trials on human perception.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the challenges faced during difficult times, where recognition and understanding may fade. It encourages individuals to remain grounded and connected to their faith, even amidst trials that may cloud their perception.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Trials because it addresses the effects of spiritual challenges on a person's ability to recognize and connect with others.

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This hadith is #1187 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Abu Musa said:.

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