What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3881 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah, who attributed it to the Prophet (ﷺ), said:, states: "“Allah does not look at your forms or your wealth, rather He looks at your deeds and your hearts.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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 3881 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3881

Zuhd

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ سِنَانٍ، حَدَّثَنَا كَثِيرُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ بُرْقَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ الأَصَمِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، رَفَعَهُ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لاَ يَنْظُرُ إِلَى صُوَرِكُمْ وَأَمْوَالِكُمْ وَلَكِنْ إِنَّمَا يَنْظُرُ إِلَى أَعْمَالِكُمْ وَقُلُوبِكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Allah does not look at your forms or your wealth, rather He looks at your deeds and your hearts.”

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah, who attributed it to the Prophet (ﷺ), said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of inner qualities over outward appearances. The statement highlights that Allah's judgment is based on one's actions and intentions rather than their physical form or material wealth. This serves as a reminder for believers to focus on cultivating good deeds and sincere hearts.

Modern Application

In today's society, where appearances often hold significant weight, this hadith encourages individuals to prioritize their character and actions. It serves as a reminder to engage in meaningful deeds and to cultivate genuine intentions in all aspects of life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds because it underscores the significance of actions and intentions in the sight of Allah.

Good Deeds