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Sunan Ibn Majah #1424

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ رُبَّ صَائِمٍ لَيْسَ لَهُ مِنْ صِيَامِهِ إِلاَّ الْجُوعُ. وَرُبَّ قَائِمٍ لَيْسَ لَهُ مِنْ قِيَامِهِ إِلاَّ السَّهَرُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“There are people who fast and get nothing from their fast except hunger, and there are those who pray and get nothing from their prayer but a sleepless night.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Abu Hurairah, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns that some people may fast or pray but gain little benefit from these acts, highlighting the importance of intention and sincerity in worship. It serves as a reminder to focus on the spiritual essence of these practices.

Modern Application

This teaching encourages individuals to reflect on their intentions and the quality of their worship, especially during Ramadan. It serves as a reminder to engage fully in spiritual practices rather than merely going through the motions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Reward of Deeds because it discusses the potential lack of benefit from acts of worship without sincere intention.

FastingReward of Deeds

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1424 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Fasting. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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