Sunan Ibn Majah #3951

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 يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ الْمَدَنِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ دَاوُدَ بْنِ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، - مَوْلَى بَنِي عَامِرٍ - عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ حَسْبُ امْرِئٍ مِنَ الشَّرِّ أَنْ يَحْقِرَ أَخَاهُ الْمُسْلِمَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“It is sufficient evil for a man to look down on his Muslim brother.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the importance of mutual respect among Muslims. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ states that it is sufficient evil for a person to belittle their Muslim brother, highlighting the need for compassion and understanding within the community.

Modern Application

In today's society, fostering a culture of respect and kindness is essential. This teaching encourages individuals to uplift one another and avoid negative judgments, promoting unity and harmony in the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Pride because it addresses the detrimental effects of arrogance and encourages a spirit of brotherhood among Muslims.

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3951 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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