Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 500 in the Book of The Book On The Mosques And The Congregations.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 500 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Book On The Mosques And The Congregations), narrated by It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shu'aib from his father, from his grandfather that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah forbade making lost-and-found announcements in the mosque."

The Book On The Mosques And The Congregations

Hasan

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 رُمْحٍ، أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ لَهِيعَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَاتِمُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، جَمِيعًا عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ نَهَى عَنْ إِنْشَادِ الضَّالَّةِ فِي الْمَسْجِدِ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah forbade making lost-and-found announcements in the mosque.

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shu'aib from his father, from his grandfather that:

Context

This hadith conveys the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ prohibition against making lost-and-found announcements in the mosque. It underscores the sanctity of the mosque as a place for worship and reflection, emphasizing the need to maintain its spiritual atmosphere.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages Muslims to respect the sanctity of mosques by keeping them focused on worship and community activities. It serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual engagement over mundane concerns in sacred spaces.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the importance of maintaining the mosque's sanctity and the proper conduct expected within it.

Community Prophetic Conduct