Sunan Ibn Majah #461

The Book of the Adhan and the Sunnah Regarding It
Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُخْتَارُ بْنُ غَسَّانَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ عُمَرَ الأَزْرَقُ الْبُرْجُمِيُّ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا رَوْحُ بْنُ الْفَرَجِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ شَقِيقٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو حَمْزَةَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ مَنْ أَذَّنَ مُحْتَسِبًا سَبْعَ سِنِينَ كَتَبَ اللَّهُ لَهُ بَرَاءَةً مِنَ النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever calls the Adhan for seven years, seeking reward (from Allah), Allah will decree for him deliverance from the Fire.'"
Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:

Context

This hadith highlights the virtue of calling the Adhan, the Islamic call to prayer. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ states that anyone who calls the Adhan for seven years with the intention of seeking Allah's reward will be granted deliverance from the Fire. This emphasizes the significance of the Adhan in Islamic practice and the rewards associated with it.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, this hadith inspires individuals to consider the spiritual benefits of calling the Adhan, whether in a mosque or at home. It encourages a commitment to regular prayer practices and community involvement, enhancing one's spiritual life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Reward of Deeds because it discusses the act of calling the Adhan and the significant reward associated with it.

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This hadith is #461 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book of the Adhan and the Sunnah Regarding It. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:.

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