Sunan Ibn Majah #2940
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) warned that keeping a dog would result in a daily deduction of good deeds, except for specific purposes like farming or herding. This hadith addresses the ethical considerations surrounding pet ownership and the importance of maintaining one's spiritual state.
Modern Application
In modern contexts, this hadith prompts individuals to reflect on their responsibilities as pet owners and the impact of their choices on their spiritual lives. It encourages mindfulness regarding ethical behavior and the consequences of one's actions.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Ethical Behavior because it addresses the moral implications of keeping pets and their effect on one's good deeds.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2940 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Hunting. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:.