Sunan Ibn Majah #3720

Tribulations

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ الزُّبَيْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا زَمْعَةُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ لاَ يُلْدَغُ الْمُؤْمِنُ مِنْ جُحْرٍ مَرَّتَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
‘The believer should not be stung from the same hole twice.’”
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith conveys a profound lesson about learning from past experiences. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that a believer should not be harmed by the same mistake twice, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and caution in one's actions. It serves as a reminder to reflect on experiences to avoid repeating errors.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle encourages individuals to learn from their mistakes and experiences. By reflecting on past challenges, people can make better decisions and avoid unnecessary pitfalls, leading to personal growth and resilience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Trials and Tests because it highlights the importance of learning from experiences and being cautious in future endeavors.

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This hadith is #3720 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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