What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4319 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book of the Sunnah), narrated by Sahl bin Mu'adh bin Anas narrated from his father that:, states: "The Prophet said: "Whoever teaches some knowledge will have the reward of the one who acts upon it, without that detracting from his reward in the slightest.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 4319 in the Book of The Book of the Sunnah.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #4319

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عِيسَى الْمِصْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ مُعَاذِ بْنِ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ عَلَّمَ عِلْمًا فَلَهُ أَجْرُ مَنْ عَمِلَ بِهِ لاَ يَنْقُصُ مِنْ أَجْرِ الْعَامِلِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Prophet said: "Whoever teaches some knowledge will have the reward of the one who acts upon it, without that detracting from his reward in the slightest."

Narrated by Sahl bin Mu'adh bin Anas narrated from his father that:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the immense reward for those who teach knowledge, stating that they will receive the same reward as those who act upon that knowledge. This highlights the value of education and the role of teachers in shaping the moral and spiritual fabric of society.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle encourages educators and mentors to share their knowledge freely, knowing that their efforts contribute to the growth and development of others. This fosters a culture of learning and sharing within communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Knowledge because it underscores the significance of teaching and the rewards associated with imparting knowledge.

Good Deeds Knowledge