What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3510 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Etiquette), narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:, states: ""Put dust on your writings, because it is better, and dust is blessed (being humble in correspondence brings good results).""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3510 in the Book of Etiquette.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3510

Etiquette

Sahih

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 بَقِيَّةُ، أَنْبَأَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ الدِّمَشْقِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ تَرِّبُوا صُحُفَكُمْ أَنْجَحُ لَهَا إِنَّ التُّرَابَ مُبَارَكٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Put dust on your writings, because it is better, and dust is blessed (being humble in correspondence brings good results)."

Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised that putting dust on one's writings is better, as dust is blessed. This statement reflects the importance of humility in communication and the idea that being grounded and modest can lead to better outcomes. The takeaway is that humility in our interactions can foster positive relationships.

Modern Application

In everyday life, approaching communication with humility can enhance interactions, whether in personal relationships or professional settings. By being modest and respectful, individuals can create a more collaborative and understanding environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Humility and Ethics of Interaction because it highlights the value of humility in communication and its potential to yield better results.

Humility Ethics of Interaction