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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 4239 in the Book of The Book of the Sunnah.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4239 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book of the Sunnah), narrated by Rafi' bin Khadij said:, states: ""Jibril or an angel came to the Prophet and said: 'How do you regard those among you who were present at Badr?' He said: 'They are the best among us.' He said: 'We think the same (of the angels who we…"

The Book of the Sunnah

Da'if

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، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عَبَايَةَ بْنِ رِفَاعَةَ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، رَافِعِ بْنِ خَدِيجٍ قَالَ جَاءَ جِبْرِيلُ - أَوْ مَلَكٌ - إِلَى النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا تَعُدُّونَ مَنْ شَهِدَ بَدْرًا فِيكُمْ قَالُوا خِيَارَنَا ‏.‏ قَالَ كَذَلِكَ هُمْ عِنْدَنَا خِيَارُ الْمَلاَئِكَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Jibril or an angel came to the Prophet and said: 'How do you regard those among you who were present at Badr?' He said: 'They are the best among us.' He said: 'We think the same (of the angels who were present at Badr), they are the best of the angels.'"

Narrated by Rafi' bin Khadij said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is asked about the status of those who participated in the Battle of Badr. The response highlights their esteemed position among the companions, as they are regarded as the best among them. The angel confirms that they hold a similar status among the angels, emphasizing the significance of their contribution and sacrifice during this pivotal event in Islamic history.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the importance of honoring those who have made significant sacrifices for the community. In contemporary life, we can apply this by recognizing and appreciating the efforts of individuals who contribute positively to society, whether through service, leadership, or acts of kindness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) role in affirming the status of his companions and Divine Decree as it reflects the divine recognition of their sacrifices.

Prophetic Authority