Sunan Ibn Majah #3917

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 سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْحُسَيْنِ بْنِ وَاقِدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ مَطَرٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ مُطَرِّفٍ، عَنْ عِيَاضِ بْنِ حِمَارٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أَنَّهُ خَطَبَهُمْ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ أَوْحَى إِلَىَّ أَنْ تَوَاضَعُوا حَتَّى لاَ يَفْخَرَ أَحَدٌ عَلَى أَحَدٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Allah has revealed to me that you should be humble towards one another so that none of you boasts to another.”
Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Iyad bin Himar that the Prophet (ﷺ) addressed them and said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of humility among individuals. He conveys a divine message urging people to treat one another with respect and to avoid boasting or feeling superior. This teaching fosters a sense of equality and community, reminding believers that no one is inherently better than another.

Modern Application

In today's society, practicing humility can enhance interpersonal relationships and create a more inclusive environment. By recognizing the value of others and refraining from boasting, individuals can contribute to a culture of respect and cooperation in both personal and professional settings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Humility and Community because it highlights the necessity of humility in interactions and the importance of fostering a strong community spirit.

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This hadith is #3917 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated from ‘Iyad bin Himar that the Prophet (ﷺ) addressed them and said:.

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