What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3927 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“There is no gulp that brings greater reward with Allah than a gulp of anger that a man swallows (suppresses), seeking thereby the Face of Allah.”"

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 3927 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3927

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 زَيْدُ بْنُ أَخْزَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ مَا مِنْ جُرْعَةٍ أَعْظَمُ أَجْرًا عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مِنْ جُرْعَةِ غَيْظٍ كَظَمَهَا عَبْدٌ ابْتِغَاءَ وَجْهِ اللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“There is no gulp that brings greater reward with Allah than a gulp of anger that a man swallows (suppresses), seeking thereby the Face of Allah.”

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

Context

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) teaches that suppressing one's anger for the sake of Allah is a highly rewarded act. This hadith emphasizes the importance of self-control and the immense rewards that come from acting righteously, even in difficult situations. It serves as a reminder of the spiritual benefits of patience and restraint.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, we often encounter situations that provoke anger. This hadith encourages us to practice patience and seek to control our emotions, fostering healthier relationships and a more peaceful environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the virtue of suppressing anger and the significant reward associated with this act.

Good Deeds Reward of Deeds