Sunan Ibn Majah #3272

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يُعْجِبُهُ الْفَأْلُ الْحَسَنُ وَيَكْرَهُ الطِّيَرَةَ ‏.‏
“The Prophet (ﷺ) used to like good signs and hate bad omens.”
Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Abu Hurairah, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses his preference for good omens and his disdain for bad omens. This reflects a broader theme in Islamic teachings that encourages positivity and hope while discouraging superstitions that can lead to despair. The takeaway is that one should focus on the good and have faith in positive outcomes.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages individuals to maintain a positive outlook even in challenging situations. Instead of succumbing to negative thoughts or superstitions, people can cultivate an attitude of optimism and hope, which can lead to better mental health and resilience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of having a positive mindset and avoiding negative superstitions.

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3272 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Medicine. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:.

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