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Sunan Ibn Majah #1884

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْخُزَاعِيُّ، وَالْحَجَّاجُ، وَالْهَيْثَمُ بْنُ جَمِيلٍ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَبِي رَافِعٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ كَانَ زَكَرِيَّا نَجَّارًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"Zakariyya was a carpenter."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this brief yet insightful hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) mentions that Zakariyya was a carpenter. This highlights the importance of skilled labor and the dignity of work, regardless of its nature. It serves as a reminder that many prophets engaged in trades, reflecting their connection to the everyday lives of people.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can inspire individuals to take pride in their professions and recognize the value of hard work. It encourages people to view their jobs as honorable contributions to society, regardless of the field.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Biography because it provides insight into the life and profession of a prophet, emphasizing the value of labor.

Prophetic Biography

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1884 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Business Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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