What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2054 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Rulings), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Whoever takes the wrongdoer's side in a dispute or supports wrongdoing, he will remain subject to the wrath of Allah until he gives it up.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2054 in the Book of The Chapters on Rulings.

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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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ ثَعْلَبَةَ بْنِ سَوَاءٍ، حَدَّثَنِي عَمِّي، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَوَاءٍ عَنْ حُسَيْنٍ الْمُعَلِّمِ، عَنْ مَطَرٍ الْوَرَّاقِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ أَعَانَ عَلَى خُصُومَةٍ بِظُلْمٍ - أَوْ يُعِينُ عَلَى ظُلْمٍ - لَمْ يَزَلْ فِي سَخَطِ اللَّهِ حَتَّى يَنْزِعَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Whoever takes the wrongdoer's side in a dispute or supports wrongdoing, he will remain subject to the wrath of Allah until he gives it up.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against supporting wrongdoing in disputes. He emphasizes that aiding an unjust cause leads to divine displeasure. This teaching encourages individuals to uphold justice and integrity, even in challenging situations.

Modern Application

Today, this principle is vital in various aspects of life, including workplace ethics and social justice. It reminds us to stand against injustice and not to support unethical behavior, fostering a culture of integrity and fairness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice and Ethical Behavior because it highlights the importance of supporting justice and integrity in interpersonal conflicts.

Justice Ethical Behavior