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Sunan Ibn Majah #4049

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ أَسَدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَدْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زِيَادُ بْنُ خَيْثَمَةَ، عَنْ نُعَيْمِ بْنِ أَبِي هِنْدٍ، عَنْ رِبْعِيِّ بْنِ حِرَاشٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى الأَشْعَرِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ خُيِّرْتُ بَيْنَ الشَّفَاعَةِ وَبَيْنَ أَنْ يَدْخُلَ نِصْفُ أُمَّتِي الْجَنَّةَ فَاخْتَرْتُ الشَّفَاعَةَ لأَنَّهَا أَعَمُّ وَأَكْفَى أَتُرَوْنَهَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ لاَ وَلَكِنَّهَا لِلْمُذْنِبِينَ الْخَطَّائِينَ الْمُتَلَوِّثِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“I was given the choice between being admitted to Paradise, and I chose intercession, because it is more general and more sufficient. Do you think it is for the pious? No, it is for the impure sinners.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) shares that he was given the option between entering Paradise himself and interceding for his community. He chose intercession, highlighting its significance for those who may have sinned. This choice reflects the mercy and compassion that the Prophet (ﷺ) has for his followers, emphasizing that intercession is a means for sinners to attain forgiveness and Paradise.

Modern Application

This hadith inspires hope among believers, reminding them that even those who have erred can seek forgiveness through sincere repentance and the intercession of the Prophet (ﷺ). It encourages individuals to maintain faith and strive for righteousness, knowing that mercy is available for those who seek it.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Intercession (Shafa'ah) because it illustrates the Prophet's choice of intercession for his community, emphasizing its importance for those who have sinned.

ParadiseIntercession (Shafa'ah)

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #4049 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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