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Sunan Ibn Majah #3974

Zuhd

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَرَفَةَ، حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الْمُحَارِبِيُّ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ أَعْمَارُ أُمَّتِي مَا بَيْنَ السِّتِّينَ إِلَى السَّبْعِينَ وَأَقَلُّهُمْ مَنْ يَجُوزُ ذَلِكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The ages of (the people in) my nation will be between sixty and seventy, and few of them will exceed that.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that the lifespan of his followers will generally range from sixty to seventy years, with few exceeding this. This observation serves as a reminder of the brevity of life, encouraging believers to reflect on their actions and make the most of their time in this world.

Modern Application

Recognizing the limited span of life can inspire individuals to focus on meaningful contributions and spiritual growth. It encourages a proactive approach to life, urging believers to prioritize their faith and good deeds.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Human Mortality because it reflects on the typical lifespan of individuals and the implications for how they should live their lives.

Human Mortality

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This hadith is #3974 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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