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Sunan Ibn Majah #536

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 أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا رِشْدِينُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ دَرَّاجٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الْهَيْثَمِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏"‏ إِذَا رَأَيْتُمُ الرَّجُلَ يَعْتَادُ الْمَسَاجِدَ فَاشْهَدُوا لَهُ بِالإِيمَانِ قَالَ اللَّهُ تَعَالَى ‏{إِنَّمَا يَعْمُرُ مَسَاجِدَ اللَّهِ مَنْ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ}‏ الآيَةَ ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah said: "If you see a man frequenting the mosques, then bear witness to his faith. Allah says: 'The mosques of Allah shall be maintained only by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day. '"
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Sa'eed that:

Context

Abu Sa'eed narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) encourages believers to recognize the faith of those who frequently visit mosques. This hadith emphasizes the connection between regular attendance at places of worship and the strength of one's faith, reinforcing the communal aspect of Islamic practice.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, acknowledging and supporting those who regularly attend mosques can strengthen community bonds. This practice encourages Muslims to engage with one another and foster a supportive environment for spiritual growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer because it highlights the significance of frequenting mosques as a reflection of one's faith.

Prayer

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #536 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 from Abu Sa'eed that:.

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