Sunan Ibn Majah #2847

Chapters on Hajj Rituals
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 عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، وَأَبُو أُسَامَةَ عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنْ خُبَيْبِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ حَفْصِ بْنِ عَاصِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الإِيمَانَ لَيَأْرِزُ إِلَى الْمَدِينَةِ كَمَا تَأْرِزُ الْحَيَّةُ إِلَى جُحْرِهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Faith will retreat to Al-Madinah as a snake retreats to its hole.”
Narrated by it was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith conveys a profound metaphor about faith, comparing it to a snake retreating to its hole. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the idea that faith will naturally gravitate towards its source, which in this case is Al-Madinah. This highlights the significance of community and the central role of Al-Madinah in the early Islamic narrative.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this metaphor can inspire individuals to seek out supportive communities that nurture their faith. It encourages believers to find solace and strength in places that reinforce their spiritual values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Faith and Belief because it illustrates the connection between faith and community, emphasizing the importance of a supportive environment.

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This hadith is #2847 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by it was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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