Sunan Ibn Majah #1331

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 هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ عَيَّاشٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ثَابِتُ بْنُ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ، عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ: ‏ "‏ يَقُولُ اللَّهُ سُبْحَانَهُ: ابْنَ آدَمَ إِنْ صَبَرْتَ وَاحْتَسَبْتَ عِنْدَ الصَّدْمَةِ الأُولَى لَمْ أَرْضَ لَكَ ثَوَابًا دُونَ الْجَنَّةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Allah says: ‘O son of Adam! If you are patient and seek reward at the moment of first shock, I will not approve of any reward for you less than Paradise.’”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Umamah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveys a profound message about the importance of patience during moments of distress. Allah promises that if a person remains patient and seeks His reward at the moment of their first shock or calamity, they will be rewarded with nothing less than Paradise. This highlights the significance of maintaining faith and composure in challenging times.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, we often face unexpected challenges and losses. This hadith encourages individuals to practice patience and seek solace in their faith during tough times, reminding them that enduring hardship with a positive mindset can lead to greater rewards.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise because it emphasizes the ultimate reward for those who are patient during trials.

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This hadith is #1331 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Umamah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.

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