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Sunan Ibn Majah #3984

Zuhd

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

حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، وَعَمِّهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ ‏:‏ سُئِلَ النَّبِيُّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏:‏ مَا أَكْثَرُ مَا يُدْخِلُ الْجَنَّةَ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏"‏ التَّقْوَى وَحُسْنُ الْخُلُقِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَسُئِلَ ‏:‏ مَا أَكْثَرُ مَا يُدْخِلُ النَّارَ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏"‏ الأَجْوَفَانِ ‏:‏ الْفَمُ وَالْفَرْجُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked: ‘What most admits people to Paradise?’ He said: ‘Piety and good manners.’ And he was asked: ‘What most leads people to Hell?’ He said: ‘The two hollow ones: The mouth and the private part.’”
Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was asked about the primary factors that lead people to Paradise and Hell. He highlighted the importance of piety and good character as the key to entering Paradise, while also warning against the dangers of indulgence in sinful behavior, particularly through the mouth and private parts. This teaching underscores the significance of moral integrity and self-control.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder to cultivate good character and practice self-discipline. It encourages individuals to focus on their ethical conduct and spiritual growth, fostering a community built on respect and kindness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of piety and good manners as essential qualities for attaining Paradise.

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This hadith is #3984 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd and narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:.

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