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Sunan Ibn Majah #3424

Etiquette
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ الأُبُلِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَيَّاشٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ رَفِيقٌ يُحِبُّ الرِّفْقَ وَيُعْطِي عَلَيْهِ مَا لاَ يُعْطِي عَلَى الْعُنْفِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"Allah is Gentle and loves gentleness, and He grants reward for it that He does not grant for harshness."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the value of gentleness and kindness in interactions. He states that Allah is Gentle and loves gentleness, rewarding it in ways that He does not reward harshness. This teaching encourages believers to embody gentleness in their dealings with others, promoting harmony and compassion within the community.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle can be applied by approaching conflicts or disagreements with a gentle demeanor. Practicing kindness in communication and actions can lead to more positive outcomes and strengthen relationships in both personal and professional settings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Behavior and Prophetic Conduct because it underscores the importance of gentleness in interactions and the rewards associated with kind behavior.

Ethical BehaviorProphetic Conduct

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3424 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Etiquette. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:.

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