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Sunan Ibn Majah #18

The Book of Purification and its Sunnah
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى النَّيْسَابُورِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، هِشَامُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ زِرِّ بْنِ حُبَيْشٍ، أَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ قِيلَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ كَيْفَ تَعْرِفُ مَنْ لَمْ تَرَ مِنْ أُمَّتِكَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ غُرٌّ مُحَجَّلُونَ بُلْقٌ مِنْ آثَارِ الطُّهُورِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو الْحَسَنِ الْقَطَّانُ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو حَاتِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْوَلِيدِ، فَذَكَرَ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏
"It was said: 'O Messenger of Allah, how will you recognize those whom you have not seen of your Ummah?' He said: 'From the blazes of their foreheads and feet, like horses with black and white traces (which make them distinct from others) which are the traces of ablution.'" (Hasan) Another chain with similar wording.
Narrated by 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud said:

Context

In this hadith, Abdullah bin Mas'ud narrates a conversation where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is asked how he will recognize members of his Ummah whom he has not seen. The Prophet ﷺ responds that he will recognize them by the marks on their foreheads and feet, which are the traces of their ablution. This highlights the significance of purification in Islam and its visible effects on the believers.

Modern Application

Today, the practice of performing wudu (ablution) before prayer serves as a reminder of the importance of cleanliness and spiritual preparation. It encourages Muslims to maintain a state of purity, both physically and spiritually, as they engage in their daily prayers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it emphasizes the importance of ablution as a distinguishing mark of the believers.

PrayerPurification (Wudu/Taharah)

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #18 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of Purification and its Sunnah. It is graded Hasan and narrated by 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud said:.

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