Sunan Ibn Majah #2551
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
Ibn ‘Abbas narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) encouraged the people to shoot arrows, reminding them of their lineage to Isma'il, who was an archer. This hadith emphasizes the importance of heritage and the skills passed down through generations, particularly in the context of warfare.
Modern Application
Today, this principle can inspire individuals to take pride in their heritage and skills. It encourages the preservation of cultural practices and the importance of passing down valuable skills to future generations.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Jihad and Military Might and Warfare because it relates to the skills associated with archery and the historical context of warfare.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2551 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said:.