What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3907 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“A wise word is the lost property of the believer, so wherever he finds it, he has more right to 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 3907 in the Book of Zuhd.

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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 عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَهَّابِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ الْفَضْلِ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ الْكَلِمَةُ الْحِكْمَةُ ضَالَّةُ الْمُؤْمِنِ حَيْثُمَا وَجَدَهَا فَهُوَ أَحَقُّ بِهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“A wise word is the lost property of the believer, so wherever he finds it, he has more right to it.”

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the value of wisdom, stating that a wise word is the lost property of a believer. This teaching encourages individuals to seek knowledge and wisdom wherever it may be found, fostering a culture of respect and appreciation for insightful communication.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can inspire individuals to remain open-minded and receptive to learning from others. By valuing wisdom, people can enhance their communication skills and contribute positively to discussions and relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wisdom and Respectful Communication because it underscores the importance of seeking and valuing wisdom in all forms of communication.

Wisdom Respectful Communication