Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2522 in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2522 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Jihad), narrated by It was narrated from ‘Urwah Al-Bariqi that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Goodness is tied to the forelocks of horses until the Day of Resurrection.”"

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Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ شَبِيبِ بْنِ غَرْقَدَةَ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ الْبَارِقِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الْخَيْرُ مَعْقُودٌ بِنَوَاصِي الْخَيْلِ إِلَى يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Goodness is tied to the forelocks of horses until the Day of Resurrection.”

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Urwah Al-Bariqi that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the significance of horses in the context of goodness and virtue. The statement suggests that the presence of horses is associated with noble actions and that their value will endure until the Day of Resurrection. This highlights the importance of animals in Islamic culture and their connection to acts of charity and good deeds.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can inspire individuals to engage in activities that promote goodness and support charitable causes, such as equestrian programs that benefit communities. It reminds us to appreciate the role of animals in our lives and to use our resources for positive contributions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds because it connects the concept of goodness with the presence of horses, indicating that noble actions are associated with them.

Good Deeds