What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2946 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Hunting), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Dharr said:, states: "“I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about the all-black dog and he said: ‘(It is) a devil.’”"

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 2946 in the Book of Chapters on Hunting.

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Chapters on Hunting

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ الْمُغِيرَةِ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الصَّامِتِ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، قَالَ سَأَلْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ عَنِ الْكَلْبِ الأَسْوَدِ الْبَهِيمِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ شَيْطَانٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“I asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) about the all-black dog and he said: ‘(It is) a devil.’”

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Dharr said:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Dharr inquires about the significance of an all-black dog, to which the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) responds by identifying it as a devil. This exchange highlights the cultural beliefs surrounding animals and their symbolic meanings in Islamic tradition. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of understanding the spiritual implications of various creatures in our environment.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can remind us to be mindful of our surroundings and the symbolism associated with different animals. While the context may differ, it encourages reflection on how we perceive and interact with the natural world, fostering a deeper understanding of our environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Animals in the Quran because it discusses the significance of a specific animal and its spiritual implications.

Animals in the Quran