What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3406 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Etiquette), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Abbas that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:, states: ""There is no man whose two daughters reach the age of puberty and he treats them kindly for the time they are together, but they will gain him admittance to Paradise.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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 3406 in the Book of Etiquette.

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Etiquette

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ فِطْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعْدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ مَا مِنْ رَجُلٍ تُدْرِكُ لَهُ ابْنَتَانِ فَيُحْسِنُ إِلَيْهِمَا مَا صَحِبَتَاهُ أَوْ صَحِبَهُمَا إِلاَّ أَدْخَلَتَاهُ الْجَنَّةَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"There is no man whose two daughters reach the age of puberty and he treats them kindly for the time they are together, but they will gain him admittance to Paradise."

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Abbas that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of treating daughters with kindness and respect. He assures that a man who raises his two daughters well will be rewarded with Paradise. This highlights the value of nurturing and supporting female family members, reflecting the broader Islamic principle of compassion and care within the family unit.

Modern Application

In today's parenting, this hadith encourages fathers to actively engage with their daughters, fostering a loving and supportive environment. By prioritizing their emotional and educational needs, parents can help their daughters grow into confident individuals, which ultimately contributes to a healthier family dynamic.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family because it underscores the significance of nurturing daughters and the rewards associated with their proper upbringing.

Family