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Sunan Ibn Majah #2230

The Chapters on Pre-emption
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ مَيْسَرَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الشَّرِيدِ، عَنْ أَبِي رَافِعٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْجَارُ أَحَقُّ بِسَقَبِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The neighbor has more right to property that is near.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Rafi' that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the rights of neighbors regarding property. He states that a neighbor has a greater claim to nearby property, highlighting the importance of community and mutual respect among neighbors. This principle fosters a sense of responsibility and care within the community.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied in urban living, where individuals are encouraged to be considerate of their neighbors and to engage in practices that promote harmony and cooperation within their communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Property Rights because it addresses the ethical considerations surrounding ownership and the rights of neighbors.

Property Rights

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #2230 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Pre-emption. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Rafi' that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.

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