What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3793 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Tribulations), narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: ""Hasten to do good deeds (before) six things (happen): The rising of the sun from the west (place of its setting), the smoke, the beast of the earth, Dajjal (False Christ), that which will happen to e…"

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 3793 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 حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، وَابْنُ، لَهِيعَةَ عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي حَبِيبٍ، عَنْ سِنَانِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ بَادِرُوا بِالأَعْمَالِ سِتًّا طُلُوعَ الشَّمْسِ مِنْ مَغْرِبِهَا وَالدُّخَانَ وَدَابَّةَ الأَرْضِ وَالدَّجَّالَ وَخُوَيْصَّةَ أَحَدِكُمْ وَأَمْرَ الْعَامَّةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Hasten to do good deeds (before) six things (happen): The rising of the sun from the west (place of its setting), the smoke, the beast of the earth, Dajjal (False Christ), that which will happen to each of you (death); and that which will happen to all people (the Day of Resurrection)."

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

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) urges believers to hasten in performing good deeds before certain significant events occur, such as the rising of the sun from the west and the appearance of the Dajjal. This serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of seizing opportunities for righteousness while one still can.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a motivational call for individuals to engage in charitable acts and good deeds regularly. In a fast-paced world, it reminds us to prioritize our spiritual responsibilities and make the most of our time before unforeseen events change our circumstances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Good Deeds because it highlights the urgency of performing righteous actions in light of impending significant events related to the Day of Judgment.

Day of Judgment Good Deeds