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Sunan Ibn Majah #3502

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 هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سُلَيْمٍ الطَّائِفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ أَبِي الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ عَفَّانَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ رَأَى رَجُلاً وَرَاءَ حَمَامَةٍ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ شَيْطَانٌ يَتْبَعُ شَيْطَانَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"A male devil chasing a female devil."
Narrated by It was narrated from Uthman bin Affan that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) saw a man following a pigeon and said:

Context

Uthman bin Affan narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) observes a man chasing a pigeon and remarks that it resembles a devil following a female devil. This statement serves as a metaphor for misguided pursuits and distractions that can lead one away from righteousness. It highlights the importance of self-awareness and the need to focus on meaningful endeavors.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, we often find ourselves distracted by trivial pursuits that take us away from our goals and values. This hadith encourages us to reflect on our actions and prioritize what truly matters, fostering a more purposeful life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Spiritual Reflection because it encourages self-reflection on one's pursuits and distractions.

Prophetic ConductSpiritual Reflection

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3502 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Etiquette. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated from Uthman bin Affan that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) saw a man following a pigeon and said:.

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