Sunan Ibn Majah #3788
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) foretells a time when ignorance will prevail and knowledge will diminish, leading to widespread chaos and killing, referred to as 'Harj.' This statement reflects the Prophet's concern for the future of the community and the moral decay that can arise when knowledge is lost and ignorance takes over.
Modern Application
This warning resonates today as we witness the consequences of misinformation and a lack of understanding in various aspects of life. It encourages individuals to prioritize education and the pursuit of knowledge to combat ignorance and promote peace within communities.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community and Warning because it addresses the potential dangers of ignorance within a community and serves as a cautionary message about the consequences of neglecting knowledge.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #3788 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Tribulations. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Musa that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.