What is Sunan Ibn Majah 32 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book of Purification and its Sunnah), narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:, states: ""Whenever the Messenger of Allah entered the toilet, he would say: 'A'udhu Billahi minal-khubthi wa'l-khaba'ith (I seek refuge with Allah from male and female devils).'""

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 32 in the Book of The Book of Purification and its Sunnah.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #32

The Book of Purification and its Sunnah

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 رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ ابْنُ عُلَيَّةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ صُهَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ إِذَا دَخَلَ الْخَلاَءَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الْخُبُثِ وَالْخَبَائِثِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Whenever the Messenger of Allah entered the toilet, he would say: 'A'udhu Billahi minal-khubthi wa'l-khaba'ith (I seek refuge with Allah from male and female devils).'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Anas bin Malik said:

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would seek refuge with Allah from male and female devils upon entering the toilet. This practice highlights the importance of seeking protection from negative influences and maintaining spiritual awareness in all aspects of life, including personal hygiene.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages Muslims to be mindful of their spiritual state in everyday activities, such as using the bathroom, reminding them to seek protection from negativity and maintain a connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Purification (Wudu/Taharah) and Prophetic Etiquette because it emphasizes the importance of seeking refuge from evil in personal hygiene practices.

Purification (Wudu/Taharah)Prophetic Etiquette