Sunan Ibn Majah #2388

The Chapters on Blood Money
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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، وَابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ هَذِهِ وَهَذِهِ سَوَاءٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي الْخِنْصَرَ وَالإِبْهَامَ ‏.‏
“This and this are the same” - meaning the pinky finger, ring finger and thumb.
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the equality of the pinky finger and the thumb, using them as a metaphor for understanding balance and equality in various aspects of life. The statement reflects a broader theme of fairness and equality in human interactions, reminding us that all parts of a whole have their significance. The takeaway is the importance of recognizing and valuing differences while understanding their equal importance.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied to promote inclusivity and equality among diverse groups. Recognizing that everyone has unique strengths and contributions fosters a more harmonious society, where individuals are treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their differences.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the importance of equality and fairness in interactions, reflecting the Prophet's (ﷺ) teachings on treating all individuals with respect.

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This hadith is #2388 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Blood Money. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.

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