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Sunan Ibn Majah #1871

The Chapters on Business Transactions
Sahih

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، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ حَبِيبٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ أَطْيَبَ مَا أَكَلَ الرَّجُلُ مِنْ كَسْبِهِ وَإِنَّ وَلَدَهُ مِنْ كَسْبِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
'The best (most pure) food a man consumes is that which he has earned himself, and his child (and his child's wealth) is part of his earnings."
Narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith narrated by 'Aishah highlights the significance of earning one's livelihood. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that the best food a man consumes is that which he has earned himself, extending this principle to his children as well. This underscores the value of lawful income and the importance of providing for one's family through honest means.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages individuals to seek lawful and ethical means of earning a living. It emphasizes the importance of hard work and integrity in one's profession, which can lead to a fulfilling life and a positive example for future generations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Wages and Labor because it emphasizes the virtue of earning a lawful livelihood and the moral obligation to provide for one's family.

Good DeedsWages and Labor

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1871 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Business Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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