Sunan Ibn Majah #3939
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises moderation in actions, stating that no one will be saved by their deeds alone. When questioned if this applies to him as well, he affirmed that even he relies on Allah's mercy. This highlights the importance of humility and reliance on divine grace rather than solely on one's actions.
Modern Application
This principle encourages individuals to strive for good deeds while recognizing that ultimate success lies in Allah's mercy. In daily life, it serves as a reminder to maintain humility and seek forgiveness, fostering a balanced approach to personal efforts and spiritual reliance.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Mercy and Reward of Deeds because it emphasizes the necessity of Allah's mercy in achieving salvation, regardless of one's actions.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #3939 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.