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Sunan Ibn Majah #459

The Book of the Adhan and the Sunnah Regarding It
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 بَشَّارٍ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَامِرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ طَلْحَةَ بْنِ يَحْيَى، عَنْ عِيسَى بْنِ طَلْحَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنَ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ الْمُؤَذِّنُونَ أَطْوَلُ النَّاسِ أَعْنَاقًا يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"I heard Mu'awiyah bin Abu Sufyan say that Messenger of Allah said: "The Mu'adh-dhin will have the longest necks of all people on the Day of Resurrection."
Narrated by It was narrated that 'Esa bin Talhah said:

Context

This hadith, narrated by 'Esa bin Talhah, conveys a profound statement by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the status of the mu'adh-dhin, the one who calls to prayer. The Prophet (ﷺ) mentioned that they will have the longest necks on the Day of Resurrection, symbolizing their elevated status and the honor bestowed upon them for their role in guiding the community to prayer.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the role of the mu'adh-dhin remains significant as they call the faithful to prayer, reminding them of their spiritual duties. This highlights the importance of community and the value of those who facilitate worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Reward of Deeds and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the honor and reward for those who perform the call to prayer, reflecting the Prophet's appreciation for this important duty.

Reward of DeedsProphetic Conduct

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #459 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of the Adhan and the Sunnah Regarding It. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that 'Esa bin Talhah said:.

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