Sunan Ibn Majah #3681

Tribulations
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، عَنْ قَيْسٍ، عَنِ الصُّنَابِحِ الأَحْمَسِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ أَلاَ إِنِّي فَرَطُكُمْ عَلَى الْحَوْضِ وَإِنِّي مُكَاثِرٌ بِكُمُ الأُمَمَ فَلاَ تَقْتَتِلُنَّ بَعْدِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“I shall reach the Cistern (Haud) before you, and I will boast of your great numbers before the nations, so do not fight one another after I am gone.’”
Narrated by It was narrated from Sunabih Al-Ahmasi that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, in this narration, expresses his role as a forerunner for his followers at the Cistern (Haud) and emphasizes the importance of unity among the Muslim community. He warns against fighting among themselves after his departure, highlighting the significance of maintaining harmony and solidarity among believers.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith serves as a reminder for communities to prioritize unity and cooperation over conflict. It encourages individuals to resolve differences amicably and work together for the common good, fostering a spirit of brotherhood.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Warning because it addresses the importance of unity in the Muslim community and warns against internal conflict.

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This hadith is #3681 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Tribulations. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Sunabih Al-Ahmasi that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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