Sunan Ibn Majah #3772

Tribulations

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

حَدَّثَنَا غِيَاثُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ الرَّحْبِيُّ، أَنْبَأَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ جَابِرٍ، يَقُولُ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا عَبْدِ رَبِّهِ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ مُعَاوِيَةَ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ لَمْ يَبْقَ مِنَ الدُّنْيَا إِلاَّ بَلاَءٌ وَفِتْنَةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) say: ‘There is nothing left of this world except trials and tribulations.’”
Narrated by Mu’awiyah said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that the world will be filled with trials and tribulations. This statement serves as a reminder of the transient nature of worldly life and the inevitability of challenges. The takeaway is to cultivate resilience and faith amidst difficulties.

Modern Application

Understanding that life will include hardships can help individuals develop coping strategies. Embracing challenges as opportunities for growth can lead to greater resilience and a deeper appreciation for peace and stability.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Trials and Tests because it emphasizes the reality of life's challenges and the need for awareness and preparedness.

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This hadith is #3772 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Tribulations and narrated by Mu’awiyah said:.

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