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Sunan Ibn Majah #3705

Tribulations

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 بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ الْبَيْلَمَانِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِيَّاكُمْ وَالْفِتَنَ فَإِنَّ اللِّسَانَ فِيهَا مِثْلُ وَقْعِ السَّيْفِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Beware of tribulations, for at that time the tongue will be like the blow of a sword.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith serves as a warning from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about the dangers of tribulations, likening the tongue's impact during such times to a sword's blow. This emphasizes the potential harm of words during challenging situations. The takeaway is the importance of caution in speech.

Modern Application

In times of conflict or stress, being mindful of our words can prevent misunderstandings and further issues. Practicing restraint in communication fosters peace and understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Trials and Tests because it addresses the significance of careful speech during difficult times.

WarningTrials and Tests

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3705 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Tribulations and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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