What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4224 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book of the Sunnah), narrated by It was narrated that Zaid bin Arqam said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said to 'Ali, Fatimah, Hasan and Husain: 'I am peace for those with whom you make peace, and I am war for those with whom you make war.'""

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 4224 in the Book of The Book of the Sunnah.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #4224

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 الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْخَلاَّلُ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ الْمُنْذِرِ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو غَسَّانَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَسْبَاطُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، عَنِ السُّدِّيِّ، عَنْ صُبَيْحٍ، مَوْلَى أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَرْقَمٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ لِعَلِيٍّ وَفَاطِمَةَ وَالْحَسَنِ وَالْحُسَيْنِ ‏ "‏ أَنَا سِلْمٌ لِمَنْ سَالَمْتُمْ وَحَرْبٌ لِمَنْ حَارَبْتُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said to 'Ali, Fatimah, Hasan and Husain: 'I am peace for those with whom you make peace, and I am war for those with whom you make war.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Zaid bin Arqam said:

Context

In this hadith, Zaid bin Arqam narrates the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ message to his family, emphasizing his role as a source of peace for those who seek harmony and conflict for those who oppose it. This statement reflects the importance of relationships and the impact of one's actions on community dynamics.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle encourages individuals to foster peace and understanding in their interactions. It serves as a reminder to approach conflicts with a mindset of resolution and to build bridges rather than walls.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Peace because it highlights the significance of maintaining peaceful relationships and the consequences of conflict.

Community Peace