Sunan Ibn Majah #3908

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 الْعَبَّاسُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْعَظِيمِ الْعَنْبَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا صَفْوَانُ بْنُ عِيسَى، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي هِنْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ نِعْمَتَانِ مَغْبُونٌ فِيهِمَا كَثِيرٌ مِنَ النَّاسِ الصِّحَّةُ وَالْفَرَاغُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“I heard Ibn ‘Abbas saying that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Two blessings which many people squander: Good health and free time.’”
Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Sa’eed bin Abu Hind that his father said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights two blessings that are often taken for granted: good health and free time. He warns that many people squander these valuable resources, emphasizing the need for gratitude and mindful use of one's abilities and opportunities. This teaching encourages individuals to appreciate their health and time.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, this hadith serves as a reminder to prioritize health and make the most of free time. It encourages individuals to engage in activities that promote well-being and personal growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Gratitude and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of recognizing and utilizing the blessings of health and time effectively.

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3908 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Sa’eed bin Abu Hind that his father said:.

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