What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3923 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“There is never any obscenity in a thing, but it mars it, and there is never any modesty in a thing, but it adorns it.”"

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3923 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3923

Zuhd

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْخَلاَّلُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَنْبَأَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا كَانَ الْفُحْشُ فِي شَىْءٍ قَطُّ إِلاَّ شَانَهُ وَلاَ كَانَ الْحَيَاءُ فِي شَىْءٍ قَطُّ إِلاَّ زَانَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“There is never any obscenity in a thing, but it mars it, and there is never any modesty in a thing, but it adorns it.”

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of modesty and the negative impact of obscenity. He highlights that obscenity tarnishes whatever it is associated with, while modesty enhances and beautifies it. This teaching encourages individuals to adopt a demeanor that reflects dignity and respect in their actions and speech.

Modern Application

In today's world, embracing modesty can manifest in how we communicate and present ourselves. Choosing respectful language and behavior in various settings, such as social media or public interactions, can foster a more positive environment and encourage others to do the same.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct and Modesty in Adornment because it illustrates the significance of maintaining a respectful and modest demeanor in all aspects of life.

Ethical Conduct Modesty in Adornment