What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3460 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Etiquette), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Dharr said:, states: ""The Prophet(ﷺ) passed by me and I was lying on my stomach. He nudged me with his foot and said: 'O Junaidib! This is how the people of Hell lie.'"""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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 3460 in the Book of Etiquette.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3460

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 يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ كَاسِبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ نُعَيْمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْمُجْمِرِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ طِخْفَةَ الْغِفَارِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، قَالَ مَرَّ بِيَ النَّبِيُّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ وَأَنَا مُضْطَجِعٌ عَلَى بَطْنِي فَرَكَضَنِي بِرِجْلِهِ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ يَا جُنَيْدِبُ إِنَّمَا هَذِهِ ضِجْعَةُ أَهْلِ النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Prophet(ﷺ) passed by me and I was lying on my stomach. He nudged me with his foot and said: 'O Junaidib! This is how the people of Hell lie.'""

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Dharr said:

Context

In this hadith, Abu Dharr narrates an encounter with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) while he was lying on his stomach. The Prophet nudged him and admonished him that such a position is characteristic of the people of Hell. This incident highlights the importance of proper posture and behavior, especially in public spaces, as well as the Prophet's role in guiding his followers towards better practices.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith serves as a reminder to maintain respectful and appropriate behavior in various settings, including workplaces and social gatherings. It encourages individuals to be mindful of their posture and actions, promoting a culture of respect and awareness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Moral Consequences and Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the negative implications of improper behavior and emphasizes the importance of following the Prophet's guidance in daily conduct.

Moral Consequences Prophetic Etiquette