What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2116 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Gifts), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“There is no Ruqba. Whoever is given a gift on the basis of Ruqba, it belongs to him, whether he lives or dies.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2116 in the Book of The Chapters on Gifts.

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The Chapters on Gifts

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ رُقْبَى فَمَنْ أُرْقِبَ شَيْئًا فَهُوَ لَهُ حَيَاتَهُ وَمَمَاتَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَالرُّقْبَى أَنْ يَقُولَ هُوَ لِلآخَرِ مِنِّي وَمِنْكَ مَوْتًا ‏.‏

“There is no Ruqba. Whoever is given a gift on the basis of Ruqba, it belongs to him, whether he lives or dies.”

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) discusses the concept of Ruqba, which refers to a conditional gift. He clarifies that once a gift is given, it cannot be taken back, except in the case of a father giving to his child. This highlights the importance of trust and integrity in giving and receiving gifts.

Modern Application

In personal relationships, the principle of not taking back gifts fosters trust and respect. This hadith encourages individuals to honor their commitments and maintain healthy relationships by avoiding the act of retracting gifts, which can lead to misunderstandings and resentment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor and Oaths and Vows because it emphasizes the integrity required in giving and receiving gifts, which relates to the broader principles of trust in transactions.

Wages and Labor Oaths and Vows

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And it is not [possible] for one to die except by permission of Allah at a decree determined. And whoever desires the reward of this world - We will give him thereof; and whoever desires the reward of the Hereafter - We will give him thereof. And we will reward the grateful.

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It is not [attributable] to any prophet that he would act unfaithfully [in regard to war booty]. And whoever betrays, [taking unlawfully], will come with what he took on the Day of Resurrection. Then will every soul be [fully] compensated for what it earned, and they will not be wronged.

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That is the bounty of Allah, which He gives to whom He wills, and Allah is the possessor of great bounty.

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Saad (The letter Saad)

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[We said], "This is Our gift, so grant or withhold without account."

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This hadith is #2116 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Gifts. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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