Sunan Ibn Majah #247
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, a man expressed doubt about his ablution while praying, prompting a question to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). The Prophet clarified that such doubts do not necessitate a new ablution unless there is a tangible sign, like a smell or sound. This illustrates the importance of certainty in religious practices and reassures believers about their worship.
Modern Application
In today's context, when performing wudu, individuals may sometimes feel uncertain about their state of purity. This hadith encourages believers to focus on clear signs rather than doubts, promoting a more confident approach to their worship.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) because it addresses the conditions under which a person must perform ablution, emphasizing the importance of certainty.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #247 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of Purification and its Sunnah. It is graded Da'if and narrated by 'Abbad bin Tamim narrated that his paternal uncle said:.