What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1377 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Fasting), narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“At every breaking of the fast Allah has people whom He frees (from the Fire), and that happens every night.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 1377 in the Book of Fasting.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #1377

Fasting

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَيَّاشٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ لِلَّهِ عِنْدَ كُلِّ فِطْرٍ عُتَقَاءَ وَذَلِكَ فِي كُلِّ لَيْلَةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“At every breaking of the fast Allah has people whom He frees (from the Fire), and that happens every night.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ speaks about the mercy of Allah during the month of Ramadan. He mentions that at every breaking of the fast, Allah frees individuals from the Fire. This highlights the significance of Ramadan as a time of forgiveness and spiritual elevation, where believers are given opportunities for redemption and mercy.

Modern Application

During Ramadan, many Muslims focus on fasting, prayer, and good deeds, seeking to maximize their spiritual growth. This hadith serves as a reminder of the unique opportunities for forgiveness and divine mercy available during this holy month, encouraging individuals to engage in acts of worship and charity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the spiritual rewards associated with fasting and the blessings that come with breaking the fast.

Fasting Blessings in Food