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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 3798 in the Book of Tribulations.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3798

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3798 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Tribulations), narrated by It was narrated from Nafi’ that a man came to Ibn ‘Umar and said:, states: "“So-and-so sends his Salam to you.” He said: “I have heard that he has introduced innovations (into Islam). If he has indeed introduced innovations, then do not convey my Salam to him, for I heard the…"

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَيْوَةُ بْنُ شُرَيْحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو صَخْرٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، أَتَى ابْنَ عُمَرَ فَقَالَ إِنَّ فُلاَنًا يَقْرَأُ عَلَيْكَ السَّلاَمَ قَالَ إِنَّهُ بَلَغَنِي أَنَّهُ قَدْ أَحْدَثَ فَإِنْ كَانَ قَدْ أَحْدَثَ فَلاَ تُقْرِئْهُ مِنِّي السَّلاَمَ فَإِنِّي سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ يَكُونُ فِي أُمَّتِي - أَوْ فِي هَذِهِ الأُمَّةِ - مَسْخٌ وَخَسْفٌ وَقَذْفٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَذَلِكَ فِي أَهْلِ الْقَدَرِ ‏.‏

“So-and-so sends his Salam to you.” He said: “I have heard that he has introduced innovations (into Islam). If he has indeed introduced innovations, then do not convey my Salam to him, for I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: ‘There will be among my nation – or among this nation – transformations, the earth collapsing, and Qadhf.’ That was concerning Ahlul-Qadar.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Nafi’ that a man came to Ibn ‘Umar and said:

Context

This hadith recounts a situation where a man conveys greetings from someone who has reportedly introduced innovations in Islam. Ibn 'Umar, recalling the words of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), advises against responding to such greetings, highlighting the seriousness of innovation in faith and its consequences.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith serves as a reminder to be discerning about whom we associate with and the beliefs they hold. It encourages individuals to maintain integrity in their faith and to be cautious about spreading greetings or messages from those whose beliefs may conflict with established principles.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning and Respectful Communication because it highlights the need for caution in interactions with those who may hold misguided beliefs, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of one's faith.

Warning Respectful Communication