What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3968 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“People will be gathered (on the Day of Resurrection) according to their intentions.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 3968 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3968

Zuhd

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، أَنْبَأَنَا زَكَرِيَّا بْنُ عَدِيٍّ، أَنْبَأَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ يُحْشَرُ النَّاسُ عَلَى نِيَّاتِهِمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“People will be gathered (on the Day of Resurrection) according to their intentions.”

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the significance of intentions in determining one's standing on the Day of Resurrection. It serves as a reminder that the essence of our actions is rooted in our intentions, which will ultimately dictate our fate in the hereafter. The takeaway is that sincerity in our intentions is crucial for acceptance by Allah.

Modern Application

In daily life, this principle encourages individuals to reflect on their motivations behind actions. Whether in work, charity, or personal relationships, ensuring that intentions align with positive outcomes can lead to more meaningful and fulfilling experiences.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Intentions because it highlights the importance of intentions in determining one's fate on the Day of Resurrection.

Day of Judgment Intentions