Sunan Ibn Majah #3448

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، أَنْبَأَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِذَا أَتَاكُمْ كَرِيمُ قَوْمٍ فَأَكْرِمُوهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"If there comes to you a man who is respected among his own people, then honor him."
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Umar that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs that when a respected individual from one's community visits, they should be honored. This highlights the value of respect and hospitality in social interactions, reinforcing the importance of acknowledging the status of others within the community. The takeaway is the significance of honoring those who are esteemed among their peers.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle can be applied by showing respect to guests and individuals who hold a significant position in their communities. Acknowledging their presence and treating them with honor fosters goodwill and strengthens community ties.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam and Respectful Communication because it emphasizes the importance of honoring respected individuals in social contexts.

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This hadith is #3448 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Etiquette. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Umar that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:.

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