What is Sunan Ibn Majah 36 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book of Purification and its Sunnah), narrated by 'Urwah narrated from 'Aishah that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah used to remember Allah in all circumstances."

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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 36 in the Book of The Book of Purification and its Sunnah.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #36

The Book of Purification and its Sunnah

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ زَكَرِيَّا بْنِ أَبِي زَائِدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْبَهِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ يَذْكُرُ اللَّهَ عَلَى كُلِّ أَحْيَانِهِ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah used to remember Allah in all circumstances.

Narrated by 'Urwah narrated from 'Aishah that:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of remembering Allah in all circumstances, as practiced by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This act of remembrance serves as a constant reminder of faith and connection to Allah, encouraging Muslims to integrate dhikr into their daily lives.

Modern Application

In daily dhikr, making a conscious effort to remember Allah throughout various activities can enhance our spiritual awareness. This practice helps to keep our hearts and minds focused on our faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr) because it highlights the significance of constant remembrance of Allah in all aspects of life.

Prayer Remembrance of Allah (Dhikr)

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سُورَةُ الأَحۡزَابِ

Al-Ahzaab (The Clans)

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لَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِى رَسُولِ ٱللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌۭ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَٱلْيَوْمَ ٱلْءَاخِرَ وَذَكَرَ ٱللَّهَ كَثِيرًۭا

There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allah often.

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱذْكُرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ ذِكْرًۭا كَثِيرًۭا

O you who have believed, remember Allah with much remembrance

سُورَةُ النِّسَاءِ

An-Nisaa (The Women)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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فَإِذَا قَضَيْتُمُ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ فَٱذْكُرُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ قِيَٰمًۭا وَقُعُودًۭا وَعَلَىٰ جُنُوبِكُمْ ۚ فَإِذَا ٱطْمَأْنَنتُمْ فَأَقِيمُوا۟ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ ۚ إِنَّ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ كَانَتْ عَلَى ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ كِتَٰبًۭا مَّوْقُوتًۭا

And when you have completed the prayer, remember Allah standing, sitting, or [lying] on your sides. But when you become secure, re-establish [regular] prayer. Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times.

سُورَةُ الأَعۡرَافِ

Al-A'raaf (The Heights)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَٱذْكُر رَّبَّكَ فِى نَفْسِكَ تَضَرُّعًۭا وَخِيفَةًۭ وَدُونَ ٱلْجَهْرِ مِنَ ٱلْقَوْلِ بِٱلْغُدُوِّ وَٱلْءَاصَالِ وَلَا تَكُن مِّنَ ٱلْغَٰفِلِينَ

And remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in fear without being apparent in speech - in the mornings and the evenings. And do not be among the heedless.

سُورَةُ الأَعۡلَىٰ

Al-A'laa (The Most High)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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سَيَذَّكَّرُ مَن يَخْشَىٰ

He who fears [Allah] will be reminded.

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This hadith is #36 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of Purification and its Sunnah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Urwah narrated from 'Aishah that:.

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