What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4072 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Kauthar is a river in Paradise whose banks are of gold and its bed is of rubies and pearls. Its soil is more fragrant than musk, its water is sweeter than honey and whiter than snow.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 4072 in the Book of Zuhd.

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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 وَاصِلُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ مُحَارِبِ بْنِ دِثَارٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ الْكَوْثَرُ نَهَرٌ فِي الْجَنَّةِ حَافَتَاهُ مِنْ ذَهَبٍ مَجْرَاهُ عَلَى الْيَاقُوتِ وَالدُّرِّ تُرْبَتُهُ أَطْيَبُ مِنَ الْمِسْكِ وَمَاؤُهُ أَحْلَى مِنَ الْعَسَلِ وَأَشَدُّ بَيَاضًا مِنَ الثَّلْجِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Kauthar is a river in Paradise whose banks are of gold and its bed is of rubies and pearls. Its soil is more fragrant than musk, its water is sweeter than honey and whiter than snow.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ describes Kauthar, a river in Paradise, emphasizing its unparalleled beauty and purity. This vivid imagery serves to inspire hope and aspiration for the afterlife among believers. The description of its attributes, such as its banks of gold and water sweeter than honey, illustrates the rewards awaiting the faithful in the Hereafter.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith serves as a reminder of the ultimate rewards of faith and good deeds. It encourages individuals to strive for righteousness and to maintain hope in the promise of a beautiful afterlife, motivating them to live a life aligned with their values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Paradise because it vividly describes the rewards and beauty of the afterlife, encouraging believers to aspire for such divine blessings.

Paradise