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Sunan Ibn Majah #3996

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْفَضْلُ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ أَكْثِرُوا ذِكْرَ هَاذِمِ اللَّذَّاتِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي الْمَوْتَ ‏.‏
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Frequently remember the destroyer of pleasures,’ meaning death.”
Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) encourages his followers to frequently remember death, referring to it as the 'destroyer of pleasures.' This hadith serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the inevitability of death, urging believers to reflect on their actions and priorities.

Modern Application

In today's society, where distractions abound, this hadith prompts individuals to contemplate their mortality and the importance of living a meaningful life. It encourages people to focus on what truly matters and to engage in actions that lead to spiritual fulfillment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Reminder and Reflection because it emphasizes the importance of contemplating death and its impact on one's life choices.

Reminder and Reflection

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This hadith is #3996 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:.

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