What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2846 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals), narrated by It was narrated from ‘Ayyash bin Abu Rabi’ah (Makhzumi) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "‘The goodness of this nation will not cease as long as they revere this sanctuary* as it is due. But when they lose that reverence, they will be doomed.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 2846 in the Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #2846

Chapters on Hajj Rituals

Hasan

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، وَابْنُ الْفُضَيْلِ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي زِيَادٍ، أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ سَابِطٍ، عَنْ عَيَّاشِ بْنِ أَبِي رَبِيعَةَ الْمَخْزُومِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَزَالُ هَذِهِ الأُمَّةُ بِخَيْرٍ مَا عَظَّمُوا هَذِهِ الْحُرْمَةَ حَقَّ تَعْظِيمِهَا فَإِذَا ضَيَّعُوا ذَلِكَ هَلَكُوا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

‘The goodness of this nation will not cease as long as they revere this sanctuary* as it is due. But when they lose that reverence, they will be doomed.”

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Ayyash bin Abu Rabi’ah (Makhzumi) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith, narrated by ‘Ayyash bin Abu Rabi’ah, emphasizes the significance of revering sacred spaces within the community. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that the goodness of the Ummah will persist as long as they honor these sanctuaries. The warning is clear: neglecting this reverence could lead to the community's downfall.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be applied to the importance of respecting cultural and religious sites. By valuing and protecting these spaces, communities can foster unity and a sense of belonging, which is essential for collective well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Warning because it highlights the importance of communal reverence for sacred spaces and warns against the consequences of neglecting them.

Community Prophetic Warning