What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3092 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Food), narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah 9saw) said:, states: "“Goodness comes more quickly to a house where there are frequent guests than a knife to camel’s hump.”"

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 3092 in the Book of Chapters on Food.

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Chapters on Food

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا جُبَارَةُ بْنُ الْمُغَلِّسِ، حَدَّثَنَا كَثِيرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ الْخَيْرُ أَسْرَعُ إِلَى الْبَيْتِ الَّذِي يُغْشَى مِنَ الشَّفْرَةِ إِلَى سَنَامِ الْبَعِيرِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Goodness comes more quickly to a house where there are frequent guests than a knife to camel’s hump.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah 9saw) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) uses a metaphor to illustrate that goodness comes more readily to a home that welcomes guests. This statement highlights the value of hospitality and the blessings that come from sharing and generosity. It serves as a reminder of the importance of fostering community ties through hospitality.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to embrace hospitality by welcoming guests into their homes. It promotes the idea that generosity and kindness can create a warm and inviting atmosphere, strengthening community bonds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam and Etiquette of Sharing because it emphasizes the importance of welcoming guests and the blessings that come from generous sharing.

Hospitality in Islam Etiquette of Sharing