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Sunan Ibn Majah #2038

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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، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أُمِّ هَانِئٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ لَهَا ‏ "‏ اتَّخِذِي غَنَمًا فَإِنَّ فِيهَا بَرَكَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"Keep sheep, for in them is blessing!'
Narrated by It was narrated from Umm Hani' that the Prophet (ﷺ) said to her:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises Umm Hani' to keep sheep, highlighting the blessings associated with them. This statement reflects the importance of livestock in providing sustenance and wealth, as well as the spiritual benefits that come from caring for animals. The takeaway is a reminder of the value of engaging in lawful and beneficial activities that can lead to prosperity.

Modern Application

In today's context, keeping sheep or other livestock can be a source of lawful income for families. It encourages individuals to engage in sustainable practices that provide food and financial stability while fostering a connection to nature and animal husbandry.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Animals in the Quran and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the significance of livestock and the blessings derived from them.

Animals in the QuranBlessings in Food

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #2038 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Business Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Umm Hani' that the Prophet (ﷺ) said to her:.

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