Sunan Ibn Majah #2299

The Chapters on Legal Punishments
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَزْهَرُ بْنُ مَرْوَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَاحِدِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَقِيلٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ أَخْوَفَ مَا أَخَافُ عَلَى أُمَّتِي عَمَلُ قَوْمِ لُوطٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The thing that I most fear for my nation is the action of the people of Lut.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir bin`Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this narration, Jabir bin 'Abdullah shares a warning from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about the actions of the people of Lut, which he fears will affect his nation. This reference serves as a caution against immoral behaviors that can lead to societal decay, emphasizing the need for vigilance in maintaining ethical standards.

Modern Application

The fear of moral decline resonates today as societies face various challenges related to ethics and values. This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and the potential consequences, promoting a culture of accountability and moral responsibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning because it serves as a cautionary message from the Prophet (ﷺ) regarding the dangers of immoral actions.

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This hadith is #2299 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Legal Punishments. 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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