What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3878 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“There is no rich man or poor man but he will wish on the Day of Resurrection that he had been given the bare minimum of provision.”"

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 3878 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3878

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 عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي وَيَعْلَى، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنْ نُفَيْعٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ مَا مِنْ غَنِيٍّ وَلاَ فَقِيرٍ إِلاَّ وَدَّ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ أَنَّهُ أُتِيَ مِنَ الدُّنْيَا قُوتًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“There is no rich man or poor man but he will wish on the Day of Resurrection that he had been given the bare minimum of provision.”

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

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveys a profound message about the Day of Judgment, stating that both the rich and the poor will wish they had received only the bare minimum of provisions from this world. This highlights the transient nature of worldly wealth and the importance of spiritual fulfillment over material possessions.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual wealth over material gain. It encourages individuals to focus on their actions and character, knowing that true fulfillment comes from their relationship with Allah rather than their financial status.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Provision and Sustenance because it reflects on the universal human desire for spiritual sustenance over material wealth in the context of the afterlife.

Day of Judgment Provision and Sustenance