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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 3844 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3844

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3844 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by ‘Abdullah said:, states: "“I heard your Prophet (ﷺ) say: ‘Whoever focuses all his concerns on one thing, the Hereafter, Allah will relieve him of worldly concerns, but whoever has disparate concerns scattered among a number of…"

Zuhd

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، وَالْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ النَّصْرِيِّ، عَنْ نَهْشَلٍ، عَنِ الضَّحَّاكِ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، قَالَ قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ سَمِعْتُ نَبِيَّكُمْ، ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ مَنْ جَعَلَ الْهُمُومَ هَمًّا وَاحِدًا هَمَّ الْمَعَادِ كَفَاهُ اللَّهُ هَمَّ دُنْيَاهُ وَمَنْ تَشَعَّبَتْ بِهِ الْهُمُومُ فِي أَحْوَالِ الدُّنْيَا لَمْ يُبَالِ اللَّهُ فِي أَىِّ أَوْدِيَتِهِ هَلَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“I heard your Prophet (ﷺ) say: ‘Whoever focuses all his concerns on one thing, the Hereafter, Allah will relieve him of worldly concerns, but whoever has disparate concerns scattered among a number of worldly issues, Allah will not care in which of its valleys he died.’”

Narrated by ‘Abdullah said:

Context

In this narration, Abdullah reports that the Prophet (ﷺ) emphasized the importance of focusing one's concerns on the Hereafter. He explained that those who concentrate solely on their spiritual goals will find relief from worldly worries, while those distracted by numerous worldly issues may face dire consequences. This teaching highlights the significance of intention and prioritization in a believer's life.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to prioritize their spiritual well-being over material concerns. By focusing on the Hereafter, one can find peace and clarity amidst the chaos of daily life, leading to a more fulfilling existence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Intention and Reward and Hereafter because it emphasizes the importance of having a singular intention towards the Hereafter and the rewards that come from prioritizing spiritual over worldly matters.

Intention and Reward Hereafter