What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2926 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Slaughtering), narrated by It was narrated that Asm’a bint Abu Bakr said:, states: "“We slaughtered a horse and ate its meat during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).”"

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 2926 in the Book of Chapters on Slaughtering.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #2926

Chapters on Slaughtering

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 وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتِ الْمُنْذِرِ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ بِنْتِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، قَالَتْ نَحَرْنَا فَرَسًا فَأَكَلْنَا مِنْ لَحْمِهِ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏.‏

“We slaughtered a horse and ate its meat during the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).”

Narrated by It was narrated that Asm’a bint Abu Bakr said:

Context

Asm'a bint Abu Bakr narrates an event where she and others consumed horse meat during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This hadith highlights the permissibility of eating certain types of meat that may not be commonly consumed today. It reflects the cultural practices of the time and the Prophet's acceptance of such actions.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith can remind us of the diversity in dietary practices and the importance of understanding cultural contexts. It encourages individuals to explore various dietary options while adhering to their beliefs and traditions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws because it addresses the consumption of horse meat, illustrating the Prophet's acceptance of diverse dietary practices.

Dietary Laws