What is Sunan Ibn Majah 410 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book of the Prayer), narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud said:, states: ""We complained to the Messenger of Allah about the heat of the sunbaked ground, but he did not respond to our complaint.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 410 in the Book of The Book of the Prayer.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #410

The Book of the Prayer

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاوِيَةُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنْ خِشْفِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ شَكَوْنَا إِلَى النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ حَرَّ الرَّمْضَاءِ فَلَمْ يُشْكِنَا ‏.‏

"We complained to the Messenger of Allah about the heat of the sunbaked ground, but he did not respond to our complaint."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud said:

Context

In this narration, 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud recounts a time when he and others complained to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ about the intense heat of the sunbaked ground. The Prophet's lack of response serves as a lesson in patience and the acceptance of natural conditions without complaint, reflecting his composure and resilience.

Modern Application

This hadith teaches us to endure discomfort without complaint in our daily lives, whether it be due to weather conditions or other challenges. It encourages a mindset of acceptance and perseverance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the Prophet's ﷺ demeanor in the face of complaints, showcasing his ability to remain unbothered by external discomfort.

Prophetic Conduct