Sunan Ibn Majah #2040

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 عِصْمَةُ بْنُ الْفَضْلِ النَّيْسَابُورِيُّ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فِرَاسٍ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ الصَّيْرَفِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا حَرَمِيُّ بْنُ عُمَارَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا زَرْبِيٌّ، إِمَامُ مَسْجِدِ هِشَامِ بْنِ حَسَّانَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سِيرِينَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، رضى الله عنه قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ الشَّاةُ مِنْ دَوَابِّ الْجَنَّةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"Sheep are among the animals of Paradise."'
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the significance of sheep by stating that they are among the animals of Paradise. This statement reflects the value and esteem given to sheep in Islamic tradition, often associated with sacrifice and blessings. The takeaway emphasizes the spiritual connection and rewards associated with these animals in the afterlife.

Modern Application

Today, sheep are often raised for their meat, wool, and milk, but they also hold cultural significance during religious festivals like Eid al-Adha. This hadith reminds us to appreciate the blessings of livestock and their role in our lives, encouraging gratitude for the sustenance they provide.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise because it directly mentions that sheep are among the animals of Paradise.

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This hadith is #2040 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Business Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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