What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3989 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Anas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Every son of Adam commits sin, and the best of those who commit sin are those who repent.’”"

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 3989 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3989

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ الْحُبَابِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مَسْعَدَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ كُلُّ بَنِي آدَمَ خَطَّاءٌ وَخَيْرُ الْخَطَّائِينَ التَّوَّابُونَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Every son of Adam commits sin, and the best of those who commit sin are those who repent.’”

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

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ conveys a profound message about human nature in this hadith, stating that every son of Adam commits sin, yet the best among them are those who repent. This highlights the importance of acknowledging one's faults and seeking forgiveness, emphasizing the mercy of Allah towards those who turn back to Him.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, this principle encourages individuals to embrace humility and recognize their imperfections. It serves as a reminder to seek forgiveness from Allah and strive for self-improvement, fostering a culture of repentance and growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Repentance and Forgiveness because it emphasizes the importance of repentance and the mercy of Allah towards those who seek forgiveness.

Repentance Forgiveness