What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3758 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Tribulations), narrated by It was narrated from Bara’ bin ‘Azib that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Allah will curse them and those who curse will curse them.” He said: “The inhabitants of the earth.”"

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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3758 in the Book of Tribulations.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3758

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Hasan

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 الصَّبَّاحِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمَّارُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ لَيْثٍ، عَنِ الْمِنْهَالِ، عَنْ زَاذَانَ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ بْنِ عَازِبٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏"‏ ‏{يَلْعَنُهُمُ اللَّهُ وَيَلْعَنُهُمُ اللاَّعِنُونَ }‏ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ دَوَابُّ الأَرْضِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Allah will curse them and those who curse will curse them.” He said: “The inhabitants of the earth.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Bara’ bin ‘Azib that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith conveys a powerful message about the true nature of wealth as expressed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). He emphasizes that true richness is not measured by material possessions but by the contentment of the heart. This perspective encourages individuals to seek inner peace and satisfaction rather than external validation through wealth.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages people to focus on personal fulfillment and gratitude rather than the pursuit of material wealth. It serves as a reminder that happiness often comes from within and is not dependent on external circumstances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wealth because it redefines the concept of richness, emphasizing that true wealth lies in the contentment of the soul.

Divine Curse

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سُورَةُ النِّسَاءِ

An-Nisaa (The Women)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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لَّعَنَهُ ٱللَّهُ ۘ وَقَالَ لَأَتَّخِذَنَّ مِنْ عِبَادِكَ نَصِيبًۭا مَّفْرُوضًۭا

Whom Allah has cursed. For he had said, "I will surely take from among Your servants a specific portion.

أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ لَعَنَهُمُ ٱللَّهُ ۖ وَمَن يَلْعَنِ ٱللَّهُ فَلَن تَجِدَ لَهُۥ نَصِيرًا

Those are the ones whom Allah has cursed; and he whom Allah curses - never will you find for him a helper.

سُورَةُ آلِ عِمۡرَانَ

Aal-i-Imraan (The Family of Imraan)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ جَزَآؤُهُمْ أَنَّ عَلَيْهِمْ لَعْنَةَ ٱللَّهِ وَٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ أَجْمَعِينَ

Those - their recompense will be that upon them is the curse of Allah and the angels and the people, all together,

سُورَةُ مُحَمَّدٍ

Muhammad (Muhammad)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ لَعَنَهُمُ ٱللَّهُ فَأَصَمَّهُمْ وَأَعْمَىٰٓ أَبْصَٰرَهُمْ

Those [who do so] are the ones that Allah has cursed, so He deafened them and blinded their vision.

سُورَةُ البَقَرَةِ

Al-Baqara (The Cow)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ وَمَاتُوا۟ وَهُمْ كُفَّارٌ أُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ عَلَيْهِمْ لَعْنَةُ ٱللَّهِ وَٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ أَجْمَعِينَ

Indeed, those who disbelieve and die while they are disbelievers - upon them will be the curse of Allah and of the angels and the people, all together,

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This hadith is #3758 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Tribulations. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Bara’ bin ‘Azib that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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