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Sunan Ibn Majah #3912

Zuhd
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ السَّائِبِ، عَنِ الأَغَرِّ أَبِي مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ يَقُولُ اللَّهُ سُبْحَانَهُ الْكِبْرِيَاءُ رِدَائِي وَالْعَظَمَةُ إِزَارِي مَنْ نَازَعَنِي وَاحِدًا مِنْهُمَا أَلْقَيْتُهُ فِي جَهَنَّمَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Allah, the Glorified, says: ‘Pride is My cloak and greatness My robe, and whoever competes with Me with regard to either of them, I shall throw him into Hell.’”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveys a profound message about the nature of pride and greatness. Allah, the Glorified, asserts that pride is His cloak and greatness His robe. This statement serves as a divine warning against arrogance and competition with Allah in these attributes. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of humility and recognizing one's place in relation to the Creator.

Modern Application

In today's society, the principle of humility is crucial in personal and professional interactions. By practicing humility, individuals can foster better relationships and create a more inclusive environment, avoiding the pitfalls of arrogance and pride that can lead to conflict.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Pride and Divine Warning because it highlights the severity of competing with Allah in attributes that belong solely to Him.

PrideDivine Warning

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3912 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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