What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3753 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Tribulations), narrated by It was narrated from Hudhaifah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“The believer should not humiliate himself.” They said: “How could he humiliate himself?” He said: “By taking on a trial that he cannot deal with.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3753 in the Book of Tribulations.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3753

Tribulations

Da'if

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ عَاصِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ جُنْدُبٍ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏"‏ لاَ يَنْبَغِي لِلْمُؤْمِنِ أَنْ يُذِلَّ نَفْسَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالُوا وَكَيْفَ يُذِلُّ نَفْسَهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ يَتَعَرَّضُ مِنَ الْبَلاَءِ لِمَا لاَ يُطِيقُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“The believer should not humiliate himself.” They said: “How could he humiliate himself?” He said: “By taking on a trial that he cannot deal with.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Hudhaifah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against self-humiliation in this hadith. He explains that a believer should not put themselves in situations that lead to undue hardship or trials they cannot handle. This guidance serves as a reminder to be mindful of one's limits and to seek balance in facing life's challenges.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages individuals to set realistic goals and avoid overcommitting themselves. By understanding personal limits, one can maintain mental well-being and resilience when faced with difficulties.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Patience and Trials and Tests because it addresses the importance of recognizing one's limitations and the need for patience in facing life's challenges.

Patience Trials and Tests