Sunan Ibn Majah #3498
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against playing backgammon, indicating that such activities can lead to disobedience to Allah. This highlights the importance of being mindful of how one's choices can affect their spiritual state.
Modern Application
Today, many people engage in various forms of entertainment that may distract them from their responsibilities. Being aware of how leisure activities impact one's spirituality can lead to more conscious choices.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Warning and Prophetic Command because it serves as a caution against engaging in activities deemed harmful to one's faith.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #3498 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Etiquette. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Abu Musa said:.