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Sunan Ibn Majah #3730

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Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَمْرٍو، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ افْتَرَقَتْ عَلَى إِحْدَى وَسَبْعِينَ فِرْقَةً وَإِنَّ أُمَّتِي سَتَفْتَرِقُ عَلَى ثِنْتَيْنِ وَسَبْعِينَ فِرْقَةً كُلُّهَا فِي النَّارِ إِلاَّ وَاحِدَةً وَهِيَ الْجَمَاعَةُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
‘The Children of Israel split into seventy-one sects, and my nation will split into seventy-two, all of which will be in Hell apart from one, which is the main body.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith warns about the division within the Muslim community, drawing a parallel to the Children of Israel. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) indicates that his followers will also face fragmentation, with only one group remaining true to the core teachings. This serves as a cautionary reminder to adhere to the principles of unity and faith.

Modern Application

In modern society, maintaining unity and understanding within diverse communities is essential. Engaging in dialogue and fostering inclusivity can help prevent divisions and promote harmony among different groups.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Warning because it addresses the potential for division within the Muslim community and emphasizes the importance of unity.

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3730 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Tribulations. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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