What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3759 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Tribulations), narrated by It was narrated from Thawban that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Nothing increases one’s life span except righteousness and nothing repels the Divine decree except supplication, and a man may be deprived of provision by a sin that he commits.’”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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 3759 in the Book of Tribulations.

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Tribulations

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عِيسَى، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ، عَنْ ثَوْبَانَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَزِيدُ فِي الْعُمْرِ إِلاَّ الْبِرُّ وَلاَ يَرُدُّ الْقَدَرَ إِلاَّ الدُّعَاءُ وَإِنَّ الرَّجُلَ لَيُحْرَمُ الرِّزْقَ بِالذَّنْبِ يُصِيبُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Nothing increases one’s life span except righteousness and nothing repels the Divine decree except supplication, and a man may be deprived of provision by a sin that he commits.’”

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of righteousness and supplication in our lives. He states that righteousness is the only thing that can increase one's lifespan, while sincere supplication can repel divine decrees. Additionally, he warns that sins can lead to deprivation of sustenance, highlighting the interconnectedness of our actions and the consequences we face.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle encourages individuals to engage in good deeds and maintain a strong connection with God through prayer. By practicing righteousness, such as honesty and kindness, people can positively influence their lives and the lives of others, while also seeking divine assistance through heartfelt supplication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Righteousness because it discusses how one's actions, particularly righteousness, can influence their lifespan and how supplication can affect divine decrees.

Divine Decree Righteousness