What is Sunan Ibn Majah 494 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book On The Mosques And The Congregations), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said:, states: ""The first person who put lamps in the mosque was Tamim Ad-Dari.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 494 in the Book of The Book On The Mosques And The Congregations.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #494

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ سِنَانٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ إِيَاسٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ حَاطِبٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، قَالَ أَوَّلُ مَنْ أَسْرَجَ فِي الْمَسَاجِدِ تَمِيمٌ الدَّارِيُّ ‏.‏

"The first person who put lamps in the mosque was Tamim Ad-Dari."

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said:

Context

Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrates that the first person to put lamps in the mosque was Tamim Ad-Dari. This act signifies the importance of creating a welcoming and functional environment for worship, enhancing the experience of communal prayers and gatherings.

Modern Application

Today, the principle of improving communal spaces is still relevant. Whether it's through better lighting, seating, or facilities, enhancing the environment for worship can foster a more inviting atmosphere for community gatherings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ encouragement of actions that enhance the communal worship experience.

Prophetic Conduct