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Sunan Ibn Majah #4068

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 هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّا بْنُ مَنْظُورٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ مَوْضِعُ سَوْطٍ فِي الْجَنَّةِ خَيْرٌ مِنَ الدُّنْيَا وَمَا فِيهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“A place the size of a whip in Paradise is better than this world and everything in it.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Sahl bin Sa’d that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) conveys the immense value of Paradise, stating that even a small space there is far superior to all that exists in this world. This statement serves to inspire believers to strive for the ultimate reward of the Hereafter, as it highlights the transient nature of worldly possessions compared to eternal bliss.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages individuals to prioritize spiritual growth and ethical living over material accumulation. It serves as a reminder to focus on actions that lead to a fulfilling afterlife rather than solely pursuing worldly success.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise and Reward for the Righteous because it emphasizes the incomparable rewards awaiting the righteous in the Hereafter.

ParadiseReward for the Righteous

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #4068 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Zuhd. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Sahl bin Sa’d that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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