Sunan Ibn Majah #4237

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ اهْتَزَّ عَرْشُ اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ لِمَوْتِ سَعْدِ بْنِ مُعَاذٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'The Throne of The Most Merciful trembled upon the death of Sa'd bin Mu'adh.'"
Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:

Context

This hadith recounts the emotional response of the Throne of Allah trembling at the death of Sa'd bin Mu'adh, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This moment signifies the profound impact of Sa'd's life and contributions to the Muslim community, illustrating the deep connection between the divine and the faithful.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder of the significance of our actions and their potential impact on the community and beyond. It encourages individuals to strive for a legacy that resonates positively within the faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Majesty because it reflects the significance of a beloved servant's passing and the divine acknowledgment of their contributions.

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This hadith is #4237 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of the Sunnah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:.

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