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Sunan Ibn Majah #3931

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 أَبُو بِشْرٍ، بَكْرُ بْنُ خَلَفٍ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ الْحَنَفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْحَمِيدِ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ حُنَيْنٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ لاَ تُكْثِرُوا الضَّحِكَ فَإِنَّ كَثْرَةَ الضَّحِكِ تُمِيتُ الْقَلْبَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Do not laugh a lot, for laughing a lot deadens the heart.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warned against excessive laughter, stating that it can deaden the heart. This hadith highlights the importance of maintaining a balance in one's demeanor and the potential spiritual consequences of overindulgence in humor. It serves as a reminder to be mindful of one's emotional state and its impact on spirituality.

Modern Application

In a world filled with entertainment and humor, this hadith serves as a reminder to maintain a balance in our interactions. While laughter is important for well-being, being mindful of its excess can help individuals cultivate a deeper spiritual awareness and connection to their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Moral Responsibility and Spiritual Awareness because it encourages individuals to reflect on their behavior and its impact on their spiritual health.

Moral ResponsibilitySpiritual Awareness

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3931 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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