What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3876 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin ‘As that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“He has succeeded who is guided to Islam and is granted sufficient provision and is content with it.”"

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 3876 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3876

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رُمْحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ لَهِيعَةَ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ، وَحُمَيْدِ بْنِ هَانِئٍ الْخَوْلاَنِيِّ، أَنَّهُمَا سَمِعَا أَبَا عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْحُبُلِيَّ، يُخْبِرُ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْعَاصِ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَنْ هُدِيَ إِلَى الإِسْلاَمِ وَرُزِقَ الْكَفَافَ وَقَنِعَ بِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“He has succeeded who is guided to Islam and is granted sufficient provision and is content with it.”

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr bin ‘As that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes the true success of a person who finds guidance in Islam, receives sufficient provisions, and is content with what they have. This statement emphasizes the value of spiritual fulfillment and gratitude over material wealth, highlighting the importance of inner peace and satisfaction.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages individuals to seek spiritual fulfillment rather than solely focusing on material gains. It promotes gratitude for what one has, fostering a sense of contentment that can lead to overall happiness and well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Gratitude because it emphasizes the importance of being thankful for one's provisions and finding contentment in them.

Gratitude