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Sunan Ibn Majah #2529

The Chapters on Jihad
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 عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا دَيْلَمُ بْنُ غَزْوَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا ثَابِتٌ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ حَضَرْتُ حَرْبًا فَقَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ رَوَاحَةَ يَا نَفْسِ أَلاَ أَرَاكِ تَكْرَهِينَ الْجَنَّهْ أَحْلِفُ بِاللَّهِ لَتَنْزِلِنَّهْ طَائِعَةً أَوْ لَتُكْرَهِنَّهْ
“I was present in a war, and ‘Abdullah bin Rawahah said: O soul of mine! I see that you do Not want to go to Paradise. I swear by Allah that you surely Will enter it, willingly or Unwillingly.’”
Narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates a moment during a battle when Abdullah bin Rawahah speaks to his soul, urging it to embrace the idea of entering Paradise. This poignant statement reflects the internal struggle faced by individuals in the face of danger and the hope for divine reward.

Modern Application

This hadith resonates with individuals facing challenges today, reminding them to remain steadfast in their faith and aspirations for a better afterlife. It encourages self-reflection and motivation in the pursuit of spiritual goals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Martyrdom because it addresses the concept of striving for Paradise through sacrifice in battle.

Martyrdom

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #2529 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:.

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