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 2614 in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2614 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Jihad), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“There should be no prizes for racing except races with camels and horses.”"

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 عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي الْحَكَمِ، - مَوْلَى بَنِي لَيْثٍ - عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ سَبَقَ إِلاَّ فِي خُفٍّ أَوْ حَافِرٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“There should be no prizes for racing except races with camels and horses.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that prizes should only be awarded for specific types of racing, namely those involving camels and horses. This reflects the cultural significance of these animals in Arabian society and the ethical considerations surrounding competition and rewards. The takeaway is a focus on maintaining integrity in competitive practices.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied to various competitive activities, encouraging fairness and ethical standards in sports and contests. It reminds participants to engage in competitions that are respectful and uphold traditional values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethics of Interaction and Hospitality in Islam because it addresses the ethical dimensions of competition and the cultural practices surrounding hospitality in racing.

Ethics of Interaction Hospitality in Islam