What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4245 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book of the Sunnah), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah embraced me and said: 'O Allah, teach him wisdom and the (correct) interpretation of the Book.'""

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 4245 in the Book of The Book of the Sunnah.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #4245

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ خَلاَّدٍ الْبَاهِلِيُّ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ ضَمَّنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ إِلَيْهِ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ عَلِّمْهُ الْحِكْمَةَ وَتَأْوِيلَ الْكِتَابِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah embraced me and said: 'O Allah, teach him wisdom and the (correct) interpretation of the Book.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn 'Abbas recounts a moment when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ embraced him and made a heartfelt supplication for him to be granted wisdom and the correct interpretation of the Qur'an. This illustrates the importance of seeking knowledge and understanding in Islam, emphasizing that wisdom is a divine gift that enhances one's ability to comprehend the teachings of the Qur'an.

Modern Application

In today's world, the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom remains essential. Individuals are encouraged to seek education and understanding in various fields, including religious studies, to better interpret and apply the teachings of Islam in their lives. This pursuit fosters personal growth and a deeper connection to faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wisdom and Knowledge because it highlights the Prophet's ﷺ prayer for Ibn 'Abbas to be granted wisdom and understanding of the Qur'an.

Wisdom Knowledge