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Sunan Ibn Majah #2467

Chapters on Shares of Inheritance
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رُمْحٍ، أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ لَهِيعَةَ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، أَنَّ الْمُثَنَّى بْنَ الصَّبَّاحِ، أَخْبَرَهُ عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَتَوَارَثُ أَهْلُ مِلَّتَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“People of two different religions do not inherit from one another.”
Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, from his grandfather, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveyed a significant principle regarding inheritance in this hadith. He stated that individuals from two different religions do not inherit from one another. This reflects the importance of shared beliefs and values in familial relationships and the distribution of wealth after death.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle can influence discussions about inheritance laws and estate planning, particularly in multicultural societies. It underscores the importance of understanding legal frameworks that govern inheritance and the impact of religious affiliations on familial rights.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Justice and Inheritance Distribution because it addresses the fairness in inheritance practices based on shared religious beliefs.

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #2467 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Shares of Inheritance. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from ‘Amr bin Shu’aib, from his father, from his grandfather, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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