What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4115 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book of the Sunnah), narrated by It was narrated from 'Amir bin 'Abdullah bin Zubair that his father said:, states: ""I said to Zubair bin Awwam: 'Why do I not hear you narrating Ahadith from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as I hear Ibn Mas'ud and so-and-so and so-and-so?' He said: 'I never left him from the time I beca…"

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 4115 in the Book of The Book of the Sunnah.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #4115

The Book of the Sunnah

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 بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ جَامِعِ بْنِ شَدَّادٍ أَبِي صَخْرَةَ، عَنْ عَامِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قُلْتُ لِلزُّبَيْرِ بْنِ الْعَوَّامِ مَا لِيَ لاَ أَسْمَعُكَ تُحَدِّثُ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَمَا أَسْمَعُ ابْنَ مَسْعُودٍ وَفُلاَنًا وَفُلاَنًا قَالَ أَمَا إِنِّي لَمْ أُفَارِقْهُ مُنْذُ أَسْلَمْتُ وَلَكِنِّي سَمِعْتُ مِنْهُ كَلِمَةً يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ مَنْ كَذَبَ عَلَىَّ مُتَعَمِّدًا فَلْيَتَبَوَّأْ مَقْعَدَهُ مِنَ النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"I said to Zubair bin Awwam: 'Why do I not hear you narrating Ahadith from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as I hear Ibn Mas'ud and so-and-so and so-and-so?' He said: 'I never left him from the time I became Muslim, but I heard him say a word: 'Whoever tells a lie about me deliberately, let him take his place in Hell."

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Amir bin 'Abdullah bin Zubair that his father said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against the serious consequences of lying about him. This hadith reflects the importance of truthfulness and integrity, particularly in the transmission of knowledge. The statement serves as a reminder of the gravity of misrepresenting the teachings of the Prophet, which can lead to severe repercussions in the afterlife.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, honesty remains a cornerstone of trust and credibility. Whether in personal relationships or professional settings, being truthful fosters respect and reliability. This principle is especially vital in academic and religious contexts, where accurate representation of information is crucial.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Truthfulness and Hadith Transmission because it underscores the importance of honesty in conveying the teachings of the Prophet and the severe consequences of misrepresentation.

Truthfulness Hadith Transmission