What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1749 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Marriage), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that:, states: "the Prophet, said: "What is Haram does not make what is Halal into what is Haram.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

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

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 1749 in the Book of The Chapters on Marriage.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #1749

The Chapters on Marriage

Mawdu'

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ مُعَلَّى بْنِ مَنْصُورٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الْفَرْوِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يُحَرِّمُ الْحَرَامُ الْحَلاَلَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

the Prophet, said: "What is Haram does not make what is Halal into what is Haram.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes that the existence of what is forbidden (haram) does not alter the status of what is permissible (halal). This statement serves as a reminder that the rules regarding what is allowed and what is not are distinct and should not be conflated. The takeaway is the importance of understanding the boundaries of halal and haram without letting one influence the other.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can guide individuals in making ethical decisions, particularly in business and personal conduct. For instance, one might encounter situations where unethical practices are prevalent; however, this hadith encourages maintaining integrity and adhering to what is halal, regardless of external pressures.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Command and Halal & Haram because it clarifies the distinction between permissible and forbidden actions, reinforcing the importance of adhering to divine guidelines.

Divine Command Halal & Haram