Sunan Ibn Majah #2499

The Chapters on Jihad
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو رَافِعٍ، - هُوَ إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ - عَنْ سُمَىٍّ، - مَوْلَى أَبِي بَكْرٍ - عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ لَقِيَ اللَّهَ وَلَيْسَ لَهُ أَثَرٌ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ لَقِيَ اللَّهَ وَفِيهِ ثُلْمَةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Whoever meets Allah with no mark on him (as a result of fighting) in His cause, he will meet Him with a deficiency.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

Abu Hurairah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that those who meet Allah without any marks from striving in His cause will face a deficiency. This hadith reflects the significance of sacrifice and effort in the path of Allah, emphasizing that true commitment may leave visible signs of struggle.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle can inspire individuals to engage in charitable acts or community service, reflecting their commitment to social justice and the welfare of others. It encourages people to contribute positively to society and leave a legacy of good deeds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Martyrdom and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the importance of striving for Allah's sake and the rewards associated with such efforts.

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This hadith is #2499 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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