What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1382 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Fasting), narrated by It was narrated that Umm Salamah said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to join Sha’ban to Ramadan.”"

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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 1382 in the Book of Fasting.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #1382

Fasting

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ الْحُبَابِ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَصِلُ شَعْبَانَ بِرَمَضَانَ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to join Sha’ban to Ramadan.”

Narrated by It was narrated that Umm Salamah said:

Context

Umm Salamah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) used to connect the month of Sha'ban with Ramadan by fasting during this time. This practice highlights the significance of preparing for Ramadan spiritually and physically, emphasizing the importance of gradual transition into the holy month.

Modern Application

In the current context, this hadith encourages Muslims to prepare for Ramadan by engaging in acts of worship and fasting in Sha'ban. It serves as a reminder to spiritually ready oneself for the blessings of Ramadan.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's practice of fasting in preparation for Ramadan.

Fasting Prophetic Conduct

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The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur'an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey - then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful.

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Maryam (Mary)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَكَانَ يَأْمُرُ أَهْلَهُۥ بِٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَٱلزَّكَوٰةِ وَكَانَ عِندَ رَبِّهِۦ مَرْضِيًّۭا

And he used to enjoin on his people prayer and zakah and was to his Lord pleasing.

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And mention in the Book, Ishmael. Indeed, he was true to his promise, and he was a messenger and a prophet.

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A Messenger from Allah, reciting purified scriptures

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Al-Jinn (The Jinn)

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وَأَنَّهُۥ لَمَّا قَامَ عَبْدُ ٱللَّهِ يَدْعُوهُ كَادُوا۟ يَكُونُونَ عَلَيْهِ لِبَدًۭا

And that when the Servant of Allah stood up supplicating Him, they almost became about him a compacted mass."

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This hadith is #1382 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Fasting. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that Umm Salamah said:.

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