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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 4001 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4001 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“If the appointed time of death of anyone of you is in a certain land, some need will cause him to go there, then when he reaches the furthest point that it is decreed he will reach, Allah takes (his…"

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ ثَابِتٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ، وَعُمَرُ بْنُ شَبَّةَ بْنِ عَبِيدَةَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، أَخْبَرَنِي إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ إِذَا كَانَ أَجَلُ أَحَدِكُمْ بِأَرْضٍ أَوْثَبَتْهُ إِلَيْهَا الْحَاجَةُ فَإِذَا بَلَغَ أَقْصَى أَثَرِهِ قَبَضَهُ اللَّهُ سُبْحَانَهُ فَتَقُولُ الأَرْضُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏:‏ رَبِّ هَذَا مَا اسْتَوْدَعْتَنِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“If the appointed time of death of anyone of you is in a certain land, some need will cause him to go there, then when he reaches the furthest point that it is decreed he will reach, Allah takes (his soul). And on the Day of Resurrection the earth will say: ‘My Lord, this is what You entrusted to me.’”

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud discusses the concept of divine decree and the inevitability of death. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ explains that when a person's time comes, they will reach a predetermined point, and the earth will bear witness to their life. This serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the certainty of death.

Modern Application

In modern life, this teaching encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and the legacy they leave behind. It serves as a reminder to live purposefully and in accordance with one's values, knowing that life is finite.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Divine Decree because it addresses the certainty of death and the accountability that follows in the hereafter.

Day of Judgment Divine Decree