What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3774 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Tribulations), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, this world will not pass away until a man will pass by a grave, and will roll on it and say: ‘Would that I were in the place of the occupant of this grave!’ And t…"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 3774 in the Book of Tribulations.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3774

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 وَاصِلُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْمَاعِيلَ الأَسْلَمِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لاَ تَذْهَبُ الدُّنْيَا حَتَّى يَمُرَّ الرَّجُلُ عَلَى الْقَبْرِ فَيَتَمَرَّغَ عَلَيْهِ وَيَقُولُ يَا لَيْتَنِي كُنْتُ مَكَانَ صَاحِبِ هَذَا الْقَبْرِ وَلَيْسَ بِهِ الدِّينُ إِلاَّ الْبَلاَءُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, this world will not pass away until a man will pass by a grave, and will roll on it and say: ‘Would that I were in the place of the occupant of this grave!’ And the reason for that will not be any religious motive, rather it will be because of calamity.”

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes a future time when people will be so overwhelmed by calamities that they will long for death, wishing to exchange places with those who have already passed away. This statement emphasizes the severity of the trials that will occur as the world approaches its end, highlighting a state of despair that will not be motivated by religious considerations but rather by the hardships of life.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of resilience in the face of life's challenges. In today's world, many individuals experience overwhelming difficulties, and it is crucial to seek support and maintain hope rather than succumbing to despair. Community support and spiritual practices can help individuals navigate through tough times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Eschatological Events because it discusses the signs and conditions that will prevail as the world nears its end.

Day of Judgment Eschatological Events