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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 4019 in the Book of Zuhd.

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#4018

#4019

Sunan Ibn Majah

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Sunan Ibn Majah #4019

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4019 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Hafsah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“I hope that no one of those who witnessed (the battle of) Badr and (Treaty) Hudaybiyah will enter Hell, if Allah wills.” I said: “O Messenger of Allah, doesn’t Allah say “There is not one of you but…"

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ مُبَشِّرٍ، عَنْ حَفْصَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏"‏ إِنِّي لأَرْجُو أَلاَّ يَدْخُلَ النَّارَ أَحَدٌ إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى مِمَّنْ شَهِدَ بَدْرًا وَالْحُدَيْبِيَةَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَلَيْسَ قَدْ قَالَ اللَّهُ ‏{وَإِنْ مِنْكُمْ إِلاَّ وَارِدُهَا كَانَ عَلَى رَبِّكَ حَتْمًا مَقْضِيًّا}‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ أَلَمْ تَسْمَعِيهِ يَقُولُ ‏{ثُمَّ نُنَجِّي الَّذِينَ اتَّقَوْا وَنَذَرُ الظَّالِمِينَ فِيهَا جِثِيًّا}‏ ‏.‏

“I hope that no one of those who witnessed (the battle of) Badr and (Treaty) Hudaybiyah will enter Hell, if Allah wills.” I said: “O Messenger of Allah, doesn’t Allah say “There is not one of you but will pass over it (Hell); this is with your Lord, a decree which must be accomplished?” He said: “Have you not heard that He says: ‘Then We shall save those who use to fear Allah and were dutiful to Him. And We shall leave the wrongdoers therein (humbled) to their knees (in Hell)?’”

Narrated by It was narrated from Hafsah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this narration, Hafsah shares the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ hope that those who witnessed significant events in Islamic history, like the battles of Badr and Hudaybiyah, will be spared from Hell. This reflects the mercy of Allah and the special status of those who participated in pivotal moments of faith.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this teaching encourages individuals to strive for righteousness and to remember the significance of their actions and choices. It serves as a reminder of the mercy of Allah and the hope for salvation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Divine Justice because it addresses the fate of believers and the mercy of Allah on the Day of Judgment.

Day of Judgment Divine Justice