Sunan Ibn Majah #2985
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, ‘Aishah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) identified certain animals, such as snakes and scorpions, as vermin. This classification serves to inform Muslims about dietary laws and the types of creatures that are considered harmful or undesirable.
Modern Application
This principle can be applied today by being mindful of what we consume and understanding the importance of dietary laws in Islam. It encourages individuals to make informed choices about their food and its sources.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws and Eating Etiquette because it provides guidance on what is considered permissible and encourages mindfulness in dietary choices.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2985 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Hunting. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.