Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2436 in the Book of The Chapters on Wills.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #2436

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2436 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Wills), narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“The one who is deprived is the one who is deprived of a will.”"

The Chapters on Wills

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْجَهْضَمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا دُرُسْتُ بْنُ زِيَادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ الرَّقَاشِيُّ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الْمَحْرُومُ مَنْ حُرِمَ وَصِيَّتَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“The one who is deprived is the one who is deprived of a will.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that the truly deprived person is one who does not have a will. This highlights the importance of making a will to ensure that one's wishes are honored after death, emphasizing the need for planning and foresight in matters of inheritance.

Modern Application

In today's society, this hadith serves as a reminder for individuals to prepare wills to protect their loved ones and ensure their wishes are fulfilled. It encourages proactive planning in personal affairs to avoid potential disputes.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Rights of Women and Inheritance Distribution because it underscores the importance of wills in ensuring fair distribution of inheritance and protecting the rights of all heirs.

Rights of Women Inheritance Distribution