Sunan Ibn Majah #1379
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith highlights a situation during a day of uncertainty regarding fasting. 'Ammar, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, observed that some individuals chose to abstain from eating on this day, which was not prescribed. He emphasized that fasting on this day was an act of disobedience to the Prophet ﷺ, indicating the importance of following the Prophet's guidance in matters of worship.
Modern Application
In today's context, this hadith serves as a reminder to adhere to established religious practices and avoid personal interpretations that deviate from the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge and guidance from authentic sources when it comes to acts of worship.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of following the Prophet's ﷺ guidance regarding fasting and the implications of deviating from prescribed practices.
Related Ayahs
Common Words
Related Hadiths
About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #1379 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Fasting. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Silah bin Zufar said:.