Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3556 in the Book of Etiquette.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3556 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Etiquette), narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that :, states: "the Prophet (saas) used to say: "Allahum-maj'alni minal-ladhina idha ahsanu istabsharu, wa idha asa'u istaghfaru (O Allah, make me one of those who, if they do good deeds, they rejoice, and if they do…"

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، عَنْ حَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عَلَىِّ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْنِي مِنَ الَّذِينَ إِذَا أَحْسَنُوا اسْتَبْشَرُوا وَإِذَا أَسَاءُوا اسْتَغْفَرُوا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

the Prophet (saas) used to say: "Allahum-maj'alni minal-ladhina idha ahsanu istabsharu, wa idha asa'u istaghfaru (O Allah, make me one of those who, if they do good deeds, they rejoice, and if they do bad deeds, they seek forgiveness)."

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that :

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expressed a desire for his followers to be among those who rejoice in their good deeds and seek forgiveness for their shortcomings. This hadith highlights the balance between feeling joy in righteousness and humility in the face of imperfection, encouraging a proactive approach to personal growth.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this hadith encourages individuals to celebrate their achievements while also being mindful of their mistakes. It promotes a balanced perspective that fosters personal development and a closer relationship with Allah through repentance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Repentance and Good Deeds because it encourages believers to find joy in their good actions while also seeking forgiveness for their shortcomings.

Repentance Good Deeds