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Sunan Ibn Majah #3501

Etiquette
Da'if

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 الأَسْوَدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، عَنْ حَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ رَأَى رَجُلاً يَتْبَعُ حَمَامَةً فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ شَيْطَانٌ يَتْبَعُ شَيْطَانَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"A male devil following a female devil."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet(ﷺ) saw a man chasing a pigeon and said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) observes a man chasing a pigeon and comments on the behavior by likening it to a devil pursuing another devil. This statement serves as a reminder of the distractions and temptations that can lead individuals away from righteousness. It emphasizes the importance of being mindful of one's actions and intentions.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their pursuits and ensure they align with positive values. It serves as a reminder to avoid distractions that may lead one away from their spiritual and moral goals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Spiritual Reflection because it illustrates the Prophet's keen observation of human behavior and encourages self-awareness in one's actions.

Prophetic ConductSpiritual Reflection

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3501 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Etiquette. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet(ﷺ) saw a man chasing a pigeon and said:.

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