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Sunan Ibn Majah #3852

Zuhd
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ حَبِيبِ بْنِ عَرَبِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ لَيْثٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ أَخَذَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ بِبَعْضِ جَسَدِي فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ يَا عَبْدَ اللَّهِ كُنْ فِي الدُّنْيَا كَأَنَّكَ غَرِيبٌ أَوْ كَأَنَّكَ عَابِرُ سَبِيلٍ وَعُدَّ نَفْسَكَ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْقُبُورِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) took hold of some part of my body and said: ‘O ‘Abdullah, be in this world like a stranger, or one who is passing through, and consider yourself as one of the people of the graves.’”
Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises Abdullah to live in this world as a stranger or a traveler, reminding him of the transient nature of life. This guidance encourages a mindset focused on the hereafter rather than worldly attachments.

Modern Application

In our fast-paced lives, this advice serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual growth and maintain perspective on what truly matters. Living with the awareness of life's impermanence can lead to more meaningful choices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Life After Death and Trust in Divine Plan because it encourages a focus on the afterlife and reliance on God's wisdom in life's journey.

Life After DeathTrust in Divine Plan

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3852 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Umar said:.

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