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Sunan Ibn Majah #2044

The Chapters on Rulings
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْلَى، وَأَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْبَخْتَرِيِّ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ بَعَثَنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِلَى الْيَمَنِ فَقُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ تَبْعَثُنِي وَأَنَا شَابٌّ أَقْضِي بَيْنَهُمْ وَلاَ أَدْرِي مَا الْقَضَاءُ قَالَ فَضَرَبَ فِي صَدْرِي بِيَدِهِ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِ قَلْبَهُ وَثَبِّتْ لِسَانَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَمَا شَكَكْتُ بَعْدُ فِي قَضَاءٍ بَيْنَ اثْنَيْنِ ‏.‏
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent me to Yemen. I said: 'O Messenger of Allah, you are sending me to judge between them while I am a young man, and I do not know how to judge.' He struck me on the chest with his hand and said: 'O Allah, guide his heart and make his tongue steadfast.' And after that I never doubted in passing judgment between two people.”
Narrated by It was narrated that 'Ali said:

Context

In this hadith, Ali narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sent him to Yemen to judge disputes, despite Ali's concerns about his youth and inexperience. The Prophet's (ﷺ) prayer for guidance and steadfastness illustrates the importance of divine support in leadership roles.

Modern Application

This principle is applicable today as young leaders and decision-makers often face challenges. It emphasizes the value of seeking guidance and support from mentors and the importance of confidence in one's abilities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority because it demonstrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) role in empowering others to take on responsibilities.

Prophetic Authority

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #2044 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Rulings. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that 'Ali said:.

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