What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2059 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Rulings), narrated by It was narrated from Jabir bin 'Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "'Whoever swears a false oath near this pulpit of mine, let him take his place in Hell, even if it is for a green twig.”"

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 2059 in the Book of The Chapters on Rulings.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #2059

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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 عَمْرُو بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مَرْوَانُ بْنُ مُعَاوِيَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا صَفْوَانُ بْنُ عِيسَى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا هَاشِمُ بْنُ هَاشِمٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نِسْطَاسٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ حَلَفَ بِيَمِينٍ آثِمَةٍ عِنْدَ مِنْبَرِي هَذَا فَلْيَتَبَوَّأْ مَقْعَدَهُ مِنَ النَّارِ وَلَوْ عَلَى سِوَاكٍ أَخْضَرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

'Whoever swears a false oath near this pulpit of mine, let him take his place in Hell, even if it is for a green twig.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir bin 'Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against swearing false oaths, even for trivial matters. He emphasizes the severity of such actions and the consequences that follow, highlighting the importance of honesty and integrity in speech.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle underscores the significance of truthfulness in personal and professional interactions. It serves as a reminder to uphold integrity, as the repercussions of dishonesty can lead to loss of trust and respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Oaths and Vows and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the consequences of making false oaths and the moral implications of such actions.

Oaths and Vows Punishments (Hudud)

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And the fifth [oath will be] that the curse of Allah be upon him if he should be among the liars.

وَٱلْخَٰمِسَةَ أَنَّ غَضَبَ ٱللَّهِ عَلَيْهَآ إِن كَانَ مِنَ ٱلصَّٰدِقِينَ

And the fifth [oath will be] that the wrath of Allah be upon her if he was of the truthful.

سُورَةُ الجَاثِيَةِ

Al-Jaathiya (Crouching)

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وَيْلٌۭ لِّكُلِّ أَفَّاكٍ أَثِيمٍۢ

Woe to every sinful liar

سُورَةُ المَائـِدَةِ

Al-Maaida (The Table)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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فَإِنْ عُثِرَ عَلَىٰٓ أَنَّهُمَا ٱسْتَحَقَّآ إِثْمًۭا فَـَٔاخَرَانِ يَقُومَانِ مَقَامَهُمَا مِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ ٱسْتَحَقَّ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلْأَوْلَيَٰنِ فَيُقْسِمَانِ بِٱللَّهِ لَشَهَٰدَتُنَآ أَحَقُّ مِن شَهَٰدَتِهِمَا وَمَا ٱعْتَدَيْنَآ إِنَّآ إِذًۭا لَّمِنَ ٱلظَّٰلِمِينَ

But if it is found that those two were guilty of perjury, let two others stand in their place [who are] foremost [in claim] from those who have a lawful right. And let them swear by Allah, "Our testimony is truer than their testimony, and we have not transgressed. Indeed, we would then be of the wrongdoers."

سُورَةُ العَنكَبُوتِ

Al-Ankaboot (The Spider)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَمَنْ أَظْلَمُ مِمَّنِ ٱفْتَرَىٰ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ كَذِبًا أَوْ كَذَّبَ بِٱلْحَقِّ لَمَّا جَآءَهُۥٓ ۚ أَلَيْسَ فِى جَهَنَّمَ مَثْوًۭى لِّلْكَٰفِرِينَ

And who is more unjust than one who invents a lie about Allah or denies the truth when it has come to him? Is there not in Hell a [sufficient] residence for the disbelievers?

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This hadith is #2059 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Rulings. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Jabir bin 'Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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