Sunan Ibn Majah #2967
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
Sa’ibah, a freed slave, visits 'Aishah and sees a spear used to kill house lizards. 'Aishah explains that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) commanded their extermination due to their role in not helping extinguish the fire when Ibrahim was thrown into it. This highlights the significance of following prophetic guidance in matters of pest control.
Modern Application
In modern households, pest control remains a common concern. This hadith encourages individuals to seek effective and ethical methods for dealing with pests, reflecting a balance between environmental responsibility and personal comfort.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Animals in the Quran because it discusses the treatment of specific animals based on prophetic teachings.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2967 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Hunting. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Sa’ibah, the freed slave woman of Fakih bin Mughirah, that she entered upon ‘Aishah and saw a spear in her house. She said:.