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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 4031 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4031 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Allah has one hundred (degrees of) mercy, of which He has shared one between all of creation, by virtue of which you show mercy and compassion towards one another and the wild animals show compassion…"

Zuhd

Da'if

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 يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ لِلَّهِ مِائَةَ رَحْمَةٍ قَسَمَ مِنْهَا رَحْمَةً بَيْنَ جَمِيعِ الْخَلاَئِقِ فَبِهَا يَتَرَاحَمُونَ وَبِهَا يَتَعَاطَفُونَ وَبِهَا تَعْطِفُ الْوَحْشُ عَلَى أَوْلاَدِهَا وَأَخَّرَ تِسْعَةً وَتِسْعِينَ رَحْمَةً يَرْحَمُ بِهَا عِبَادَهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Allah has one hundred (degrees of) mercy, of which He has shared one between all of creation, by virtue of which you show mercy and compassion towards one another and the wild animals show compassion towards their young. And He has kept back ninety-nine (degrees of) mercy by virtue of which He will show mercy to His slaves on the Day of Resurrection.”

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet (ﷺ) conveys a profound message about Allah's mercy. He explains that out of one hundred degrees of mercy, only one has been shared among all of creation, allowing for compassion and kindness among beings. The remaining ninety-nine degrees are reserved for the Day of Resurrection, emphasizing the vastness of Allah's mercy. This teaches believers about the importance of mercy and compassion in their interactions with others.

Modern Application

This principle of mercy can be applied in our daily lives by encouraging us to show compassion and kindness to others. Whether in our families, workplaces, or communities, understanding that mercy is a divine attribute can inspire us to act with empathy and support those in need.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Mercy and Hereafter because it highlights the nature of Allah's mercy and its significance on the Day of Judgment.

Divine Mercy Hereafter