What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2526 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Jihad), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:, states: "“The Prophet (ﷺ) used to dislike horses that had three legs with white markings on them, and one leg the same color as the rest of the body.”"

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 2526 in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad.

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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 وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ سَلْمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ النَّخَعِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي زُرْعَةَ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ جَرِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَكْرَهُ الشِّكَالَ مِنَ الْخَيْلِ ‏.‏

“The Prophet (ﷺ) used to dislike horses that had three legs with white markings on them, and one leg the same color as the rest of the body.”

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:

Context

In this narration, Abu Hurairah reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) disliked horses with specific markings. This preference reflects the Prophet's attention to the qualities of animals and the importance of aesthetics in Islamic culture. It also indicates a broader theme of care and respect for animals.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can inform our understanding of animal welfare and the ethical treatment of animals. It encourages individuals to appreciate the beauty and characteristics of animals while promoting responsible ownership and care.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Animals in the Quran because it highlights the Prophet's preferences regarding animals, emphasizing the significance of treating them with respect.

Animals in the Quran