Sunan Ibn Majah #3446

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 أَبُو بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ سَابِطٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قُلْتُ كَيْفَ أَصْبَحْتَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ بِخَيْرٍ مِنْ رَجُلٍ لَمْ يُصْبِحْ صَائِمًا وَلَمْ يَعُدْ سَقِيمًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"I said: 'How are you this morning, O Messenger of Allah?' He said: 'I am better than one who did not get up fasting, and who did not visit and sick.'"
Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses that he feels better than someone who has not fasted or visited the sick. This statement underscores the value of fasting and caring for others, indicating that these actions contribute to one's well-being and spiritual health.

Modern Application

Incorporating fasting and visiting the sick into our lives can enhance our sense of purpose and community. These acts of kindness not only benefit others but also enrich our own lives, fostering a sense of fulfillment and connection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the spiritual and communal benefits of fasting and caring for the sick.

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This hadith is #3446 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Etiquette. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:.

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