Sunan Ibn Majah #3500
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, narrated by 'Aishah, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) observes a man chasing a bird and comments that he is like a devil chasing another devil. This reflects the theme of misguided pursuits and the futility of chasing after trivial matters, which can lead one away from more meaningful and righteous endeavors.
Modern Application
In today's fast-paced world, people often chase after fleeting pleasures or distractions, similar to the man chasing the bird. This hadith reminds us to focus on what truly matters in life, such as personal growth, relationships, and spiritual fulfillment, rather than getting caught up in trivial pursuits.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Satanic Influence and Shaytan because it illustrates the idea of being led astray by trivial desires, akin to being influenced by negative forces.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #3500 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Etiquette. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Prophet(ﷺ) looked at a man who was chasing a bird and said:.