Sunan Ibn Majah #3508

Etiquette
Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، أَنْبَأَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَنْزِلُوا عَلَى جَوَادِّ الطَّرِيقِ وَلاَ تَقْضُوا عَلَيْهَا الْحَاجَاتِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"Do not camp on the middle of the road, or relieve yourselves there."
Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against camping or relieving oneself in the middle of the road, emphasizing the importance of respect for public spaces. This teaching reflects a broader principle of maintaining cleanliness and consideration for others in shared environments.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle can be seen in how we use public spaces. Whether in parks or streets, being mindful of where we stop or dispose of waste contributes to a cleaner, more respectful community for everyone.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette because it emphasizes the importance of respect and cleanliness in public spaces.

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This hadith is #3508 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Etiquette. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:.

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