What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1877 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Business Transactions), narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "The one who has the most concerns is the believer who is concerned about both his worldly affairs and his Hereafter."' (Da'if)Abu 'Abdullah said: "This Hadith is Gharib' Isma'il, alone, has narrated i…"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 1877 in the Book of The Chapters on Business Transactions.

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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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ بَهْرَامَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ، زَوْجُ بِنْتِ الشَّعْبِيِّ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ الرَّقَاشِيِّ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ أَعْظَمُ النَّاسِ هَمًّا الْمُؤْمِنُ الَّذِي يَهُمُّ بِأَمْرِ دُنْيَاهُ وَأَمْرِ آخِرَتِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ اللَّهِ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ تَفَرَّدَ بِهِ إِسْمَاعِيلُ ‏.‏

The one who has the most concerns is the believer who is concerned about both his worldly affairs and his Hereafter."' (Da'if)Abu 'Abdullah said: "This Hadith is Gharib' Isma'il, alone, has narrated it."

Narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that the believer who is concerned about both their worldly affairs and their Hereafter has the greatest worries. This highlights the balance that believers should strive for in their lives, ensuring they are mindful of both their spiritual and material responsibilities.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, this principle encourages individuals to find a balance between their daily responsibilities and spiritual growth. It serves as a reminder to prioritize both aspects, fostering a holistic approach to life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Good Deeds because it reflects the importance of being concerned for both worldly and spiritual matters, which contributes to a well-rounded community.

Community Good Deeds