Sunan Ibn Majah #3719
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that a believer should not be stung from the same hole twice, which serves as a metaphor for learning from past mistakes. This highlights the importance of wisdom and caution in one's actions, encouraging believers to avoid repeating errors that lead to harm.
Modern Application
In everyday life, this principle encourages individuals to reflect on their experiences and learn from them. It promotes personal growth by urging people to make wiser choices based on past lessons, thereby enhancing their decision-making skills.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of learning from past experiences to avoid future mistakes.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #3719 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Tribulations. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Abu Hurairah said that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.