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Sunan Ibn Majah #3271

Chapters on Medicine
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَمْرِو بْنِ السَّرْحِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ اقْتُلُوا الْحَيَّاتِ وَاقْتُلُوا ذَا الطُّفْيَتَيْنِ وَالأَبْتَرَ فَإِنَّهُمَا يَلْتَمِسَانِ الْبَصَرَ وَيُسْقِطَانِ الْحَبَلَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Kill snakes, and kill Dhit-Tufytain* and the Abtar**, for they take away the sight and cause miscarriage.” *A snake that has two white stripes on its back. **A snake with a short or mutilated tail.
Narrated by it was narrated from Salim, from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the issue of harmful creatures, specifically snakes, and instructs to eliminate them due to their potential dangers. The mention of snakes that can cause miscarriage and blindness highlights the importance of safety and health in the community. This hadith serves as a reminder to be vigilant about threats to well-being.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by being proactive in addressing dangers in our environment, whether they are physical threats or harmful influences. Just as the Prophet (ﷺ) advised against harmful creatures, we should take steps to protect ourselves and our families from any potential risks.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Animals in the Quran because it discusses specific animals and their harmful effects as recognized in Islamic teachings.

Animals in the Quran

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3271 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Medicine. It is graded Sahih and narrated by it was narrated from Salim, from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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