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Sunan Ibn Majah #471

The Book On The Mosques And The Congregations
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْعَبَّاسُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ الدِّمَشْقِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ لَهِيعَةَ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ مَنْ بَنَى لِلَّهِ مَسْجِدًا مِنْ مَالِهِ بَنَى اللَّهُ لَهُ بَيْتًا فِي الْجَنَّةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever builds a mosque for the sake of Allah (from his own wealth), Allah will build a house for him in Paradise.'"
Narrated by It was narrated that 'Ali bin Abu Talib said:

Context

In this hadith, 'Ali bin Abu Talib narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) promised a house in Paradise for those who build mosques for Allah. This emphasizes the significance of contributing to communal worship spaces and the immense rewards associated with such good deeds.

Modern Application

Building or supporting mosques can be a meaningful way for individuals to contribute to their communities and earn spiritual rewards. This act of charity fosters a sense of belonging and strengthens communal ties.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the rewards of constructing mosques for the sake of Allah.

Good DeedsReward of Deeds

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #471 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Book On The Mosques And The Congregations. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that 'Ali bin Abu Talib said:.

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