Sunan Ibn Majah #4227

The Book of the Sunnah
Hasan

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، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُوسَى، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَمْرُو بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالاَ جَمِيعًا حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ سِيَاهٍ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ عَمَّارٌ مَا عُرِضَ عَلَيْهِ أَمْرَانِ إِلاَّ اخْتَارَ الأَرْشَدَ مِنْهُمَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
'The Messenger of Allah said: ''Ammar- no two things were shown to him but he chose the better of the two.''
Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

This hadith narrated by 'Aishah highlights the character of Ammar, who consistently chose the better option when faced with two choices. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) praises Ammar for his discernment and moral integrity, illustrating the importance of making wise and ethical decisions.

Modern Application

In daily life, this principle encourages individuals to evaluate their choices carefully and to opt for actions that are beneficial and morally upright. It serves as a reminder to prioritize good over bad in our decisions, whether in personal or professional contexts.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of choosing the better path and reflects the exemplary behavior of the Prophet (ﷺ) and his companions.

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This hadith is #4227 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of the Sunnah. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:.

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