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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 4046 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #4046

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4046 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“I am the leader of the sons of Adam, and it is no boast. I will be the first one for whom the earth will be split open on the Day of Resurrection, and it is no boast. I will be the first to intercede…"

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 مُجَاهِدُ بْنُ مُوسَى، وَأَبُو إِسْحَاقَ الْهَرَوِيُّ إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ حَاتِمٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، أَنْبَأَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ زَيْدِ بْنِ جُدْعَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي نَضْرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ أَنَا سَيِّدُ وَلَدِ آدَمَ وَلاَ فَخْرَ وَأَنَا أَوَّلُ مَنْ تَنْشَقُّ الأَرْضُ عَنْهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ وَلاَ فَخْرَ وَأَنَا أَوَّلُ شَافِعٍ وَأَوَّلُ مُشَفَّعٍ وَلاَ فَخْرَ وَلِوَاءُ الْحَمْدِ بِيَدِي يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ وَلاَ فَخْرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“I am the leader of the sons of Adam, and it is no boast. I will be the first one for whom the earth will be split open on the Day of Resurrection, and it is no boast. I will be the first to intercede and the first whose intercession will be accepted, and it is no boast. The banner of praise will be in my hand on the Day of Resurrection, and it is no boast.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) asserts his esteemed position as the leader of humanity, emphasizing that he will be the first to intercede on the Day of Resurrection. His statements reflect humility, as he repeatedly states 'and it is no boast.' This highlights the importance of recognizing one's role without arrogance and the significance of intercession for the believers.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages us to acknowledge the importance of humility and service in our lives. In our daily interactions, we should strive to uplift others and act with kindness, recognizing that true leadership is rooted in humility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment because it discusses the Prophet's unique role and responsibilities on the Day of Resurrection.

Day of Judgment