What is Sunan Ibn Majah 50 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book of Purification and its Sunnah), narrated by Salman said that one of the idolaters said to him, while they were making fun of him:, states: ""I see that your companion (the Prophet) is teaching you everything, even how to relieve yourselves?" He said: "Yes indeed. He has ordered us not to face the Qiblah (prayer direction) nor to clean our…"

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Sunan Ibn Majah #50

The Book of Purification and its Sunnah

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، وَالأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ سَلْمَانَ، قَالَ قَالَ لَهُ بَعْضُ الْمُشْرِكِينَ وَهُمْ يَسْتَهْزِئُونَ بِهِ إِنِّي أَرَى صَاحِبَكُمْ يُعَلِّمُكُمْ كُلَّ شَىْءٍ حَتَّى الْخِرَاءَةِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَجَلْ أَمَرَنَا أَنْ لاَ نَسْتَقْبِلَ الْقِبْلَةَ وَأَنْ لاَ نَسْتَنْجِيَ بِأَيْمَانِنَا وَلاَ نَكْتَفِيَ بِدُونِ ثَلاَثَةِ أَحْجَارٍ لَيْسَ فِيهَا رَجِيعٌ وَلاَ عَظْمٌ ‏.‏

"I see that your companion (the Prophet) is teaching you everything, even how to relieve yourselves?" He said: "Yes indeed. He has ordered us not to face the Qiblah (prayer direction) nor to clean ourselves with our right hands, and not to be content with anything less than three stones, which are not to include any excrement or bones."

Narrated by Salman said that one of the idolaters said to him, while they were making fun of him:

Context

In this hadith, Salman narrates a conversation with an idolater who mocks the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for teaching his followers even about relieving themselves. Salman responds by affirming the Prophet's guidance on proper etiquette, such as not facing the Qiblah while relieving oneself and using stones for cleanliness.

Modern Application

This highlights the importance of etiquette in daily life, encouraging individuals to be respectful and mindful of their actions, even in private matters. It shows that every aspect of life can have guidelines that promote cleanliness and respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Drinking Etiquette because it emphasizes the importance of proper conduct in everyday activities, including personal hygiene.

Eating Etiquette Drinking Etiquette