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Sunan Ibn Majah #4246

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4246 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book of the Sunnah), narrated by 'Ubaidah narrated from 'Ali bin Abu Talib,:, states: "That he mentioned the Khawarij, and said: "Among them there will be a man with a defective hand, or a short hand, or small hand. If you were to exercise restraint (i.e., not become overjoyed), I would…"

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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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ ابْنُ عُلَيَّةَ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ عَبِيدَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ، قَالَ وَذَكَرَ الْخَوَارِجَ فَقَالَ فِيهِمْ رَجُلٌ مُخْدَجُ الْيَدِ أَوْ مُودَنُ الْيَدِ أَوْ مُثْدَنُ الْيَدِ وَلَوْلاَ أَنْ تَبْطَرُوا لَحَدَّثْتُكُمْ بِمَا وَعَدَ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ يَقْتُلُونَهُمْ عَلَى لِسَانِ مُحَمَّدٍ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏.‏ قُلْتُ أَنْتَ سَمِعْتَهُ مِنْ مُحَمَّدٍ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ إِي وَرَبِّ الْكَعْبَةِ ‏.‏ ثَلاَثَ مَرَّاتٍ ‏.‏

That he mentioned the Khawarij, and said: "Among them there will be a man with a defective hand, or a short hand, or small hand. If you were to exercise restraint (i.e., not become overjoyed), I would tell you of what Allah has promised upon the lips of Muhammed for those who kill them." I ('Ubaidah) said: "Did you hear that from Muhammed?" He said: "Yes, by the Lord of the Ka'bah!' - three times."

Narrated by 'Ubaidah narrated from 'Ali bin Abu Talib,:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) refers to a group known as the Khawarij, warning about their characteristics and the consequences of their actions. He emphasizes the importance of restraint and caution in dealing with such groups, highlighting the significance of adhering to the teachings of Islam.

Modern Application

Today, this serves as a reminder to approach differing opinions with caution and to prioritize unity within the community. By focusing on shared beliefs, individuals can work towards a more cohesive society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Prophetic Warning because it illustrates the Prophet's role in guiding his followers and warning them about potential dangers.

Prophetic Authority Prophetic Warning

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۞ قَالَ أَلَمْ أَقُل لَّكَ إِنَّكَ لَن تَسْتَطِيعَ مَعِىَ صَبْرًۭا

[Al-Khidh r] said, "Did I not tell you that with me you would never be able to have patience?"

قَالَ أَلَمْ أَقُلْ إِنَّكَ لَن تَسْتَطِيعَ مَعِىَ صَبْرًۭا

[Al-Khidh r] said, "Did I not say that with me you would never be able to have patience?"

سُورَةُ النِّسَاءِ

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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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لَّعَنَهُ ٱللَّهُ ۘ وَقَالَ لَأَتَّخِذَنَّ مِنْ عِبَادِكَ نَصِيبًۭا مَّفْرُوضًۭا

Whom Allah has cursed. For he had said, "I will surely take from among Your servants a specific portion.

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Al-Ahqaf (The Dunes)

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۞ وَٱذْكُرْ أَخَا عَادٍ إِذْ أَنذَرَ قَوْمَهُۥ بِٱلْأَحْقَافِ وَقَدْ خَلَتِ ٱلنُّذُرُ مِنۢ بَيْنِ يَدَيْهِ وَمِنْ خَلْفِهِۦٓ أَلَّا تَعْبُدُوٓا۟ إِلَّا ٱللَّهَ إِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ عَلَيْكُمْ عَذَابَ يَوْمٍ عَظِيمٍۢ

And mention, [O Muhammad], the brother of 'Aad, when he warned his people in the [region of] al-Ahqaf - and warners had already passed on before him and after him - [saying], "Do not worship except Allah. Indeed, I fear for you the punishment of a terrible day."

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This hadith is #4246 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of the Sunnah. It is graded Da'if and narrated by 'Ubaidah narrated from 'Ali bin Abu Talib,:.

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