What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3529 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Etiquette), narrated by It was narrated from Abdullah bin Busr that a Bedouin said to the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:, states: ""The laws of Islam are burdensome for me. Tell me of something that I will be able to adhere to. He said: 'Always keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime.'""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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 3529 in the Book of Etiquette.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3529

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 زَيْدُ بْنُ الْحُبَابِ، أَخْبَرَنِي مُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ قَيْسٍ الْكِنْدِيُّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ بُسْرٍ، أَنَّ أَعْرَابِيًّا، قَالَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ إِنَّ شَرَائِعَ الإِسْلاَمِ قَدْ كَثُرَتْ عَلَىَّ فَأَنْبِئْنِي مِنْهَا بِشَىْءٍ أَتَشَبَّثُ بِهِ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَزَالُ لِسَانُكَ رَطْبًا مِنْ ذِكْرِ اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The laws of Islam are burdensome for me. Tell me of something that I will be able to adhere to. He said: 'Always keep your tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime.'"

Narrated by It was narrated from Abdullah bin Busr that a Bedouin said to the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, a Bedouin approaches the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expressing that the laws of Islam feel burdensome. The Prophet responds by advising him to keep his tongue moist with the remembrance of Allah. This interaction highlights the importance of simplicity in faith and the power of dhikr (remembrance) as a means of spiritual connection and ease.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, many may feel overwhelmed by life's demands and responsibilities. This hadith serves as a reminder that maintaining a connection with Allah through simple acts of remembrance can provide comfort and clarity amidst chaos.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) and Spiritual Awareness because it emphasizes the significance of remembering Allah as a source of ease and spiritual fulfillment.

Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr)Spiritual Awareness