What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3922 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Bakrah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Modesty is part of faith, and faith will be in Paradise. Obscenity in speech is part of harshness and harshness will be in Hell.’”"

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 3922 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3922

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ الْحَيَاءُ مِنَ الإِيمَانِ وَالإِيمَانُ فِي الْجَنَّةِ وَالْبَذَاءُ مِنَ الْجَفَاءِ وَالْجَفَاءُ فِي النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Modesty is part of faith, and faith will be in Paradise. Obscenity in speech is part of harshness and harshness will be in Hell.’”

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) connects modesty with faith, stating that true faith leads to Paradise. He contrasts this with obscenity, which is associated with harshness and punishment. This teaching underscores the moral and ethical dimensions of faith, encouraging believers to embody modesty in their behavior.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, practicing modesty can manifest in various forms, such as respectful communication and dressing appropriately. By embracing modesty, individuals can foster positive interactions and contribute to a more respectful community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Modesty (Haya) and Modesty in Adornment because it highlights the importance of modest behavior and appearance as integral aspects of faith.

Modesty (Haya)Modesty in Adornment