Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2613 in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2613 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Jihad), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) made a horse lean, and he would send the horse that he had made lean from Hafya’ to Thaniyyatul-Wada’, and (he would send) the horse that he had not made lean from Thaniyya…"

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ ضَمَّرَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم الْخَيْلَ فَكَانَ يُرْسِلُ الَّتِي ضُمِّرَتْ مِنَ الْحَفْيَاءِ إِلَى ثَنِيَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ وَالَّتِي لَمْ تُضَمَّرْ مِنْ ثَنِيَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ إِلَى مَسْجِدِ بَنِي زُرَيْقٍ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) made a horse lean, and he would send the horse that he had made lean from Hafya’ to Thaniyyatul-Wada’, and (he would send) the horse that he had not made lean from Thaniyyatul-Wada’ to the mosque of Banu Zuraiq.”

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrates a strategic approach to warfare through the management of horses. By making some horses lean, he ensures that they are prepared for battle while others are kept strong for different purposes. This reflects the importance of strategy and resource management in military operations.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied in various fields, including business and project management, where strategic planning and resource allocation are crucial for success. It underscores the need for thoughtful preparation and the effective use of resources.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Military Might and Warfare because it illustrates the strategic considerations involved in preparing for battle.

Military Might and Warfare