What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2579 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Jihad), narrated by It was narrated that Usamah bin Said said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent me to a village called Ubna, and said: “Go to Ubna in the morning and burn it.’”"

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 2579 in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad.

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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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ صَالِحِ بْنِ أَبِي الأَخْضَرِ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، قَالَ بَعَثَنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِلَى قَرْيَةٍ يُقَالُ لَهَا أُبْنَى فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ ائْتِ أُبْنَى صَبَاحًا ثُمَّ حَرِّقْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sent me to a village called Ubna, and said: “Go to Ubna in the morning and burn it.’”

Narrated by It was narrated that Usamah bin Said said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs Usamah bin Zaid to burn a village, indicating a command related to military action. This reflects the complexities of warfare and the difficult decisions leaders must make in the context of conflict. It serves as a reminder of the serious implications of such commands.

Modern Application

In contemporary discussions, this hadith can prompt reflections on the ethics of warfare and the responsibilities of leaders in making decisions that affect lives. It encourages critical thinking about the consequences of military actions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Command and Military Might and Warfare because it involves a directive from the Prophet (ﷺ) regarding military action.

Divine Command Military Might and Warfare