What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3469 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Etiquette), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Umar that:, states: ""a daughter of 'Umar was Asiyah(disobedient) then the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) named her 'Jamilah' (beautiful).""

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 3469 in the Book of Etiquette.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3469

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 الْحَسَنُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ ابْنَةً لِعُمَرَ، كَانَ يُقَالُ لَهَا عَاصِيَةُ فَسَمَّاهَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ جَمِيلَةَ ‏.‏

"a daughter of 'Umar was Asiyah(disobedient) then the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) named her 'Jamilah' (beautiful)."

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Umar that:

Context

Ibn Umar narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) renamed a daughter of 'Umar from Asiyah (disobedient) to Jamilah (beautiful). This act reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) emphasis on positive reinforcement and the importance of names in shaping identity. It serves as a reminder of the impact that names can have on a person's life and self-perception.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, choosing meaningful names for children can foster a sense of identity and belonging. Parents are encouraged to consider the significance of names, as they can influence a child's self-esteem and how they are perceived by others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Command and Etiquette of Naming because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to renaming and the significance of positive naming.

Prophetic Command Etiquette of Naming