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Sunan Ibn Majah 202 — Allah Forgives and Relieves
Concerning what the Jahmiyyah denied (i.e., seeing Allah in the Hereafter, etc.)
Hadith About Allah Forgiving Sins and Relieving Distress
Sunan Ibn Majah : 202
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 202
حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَزِيرُ بْنُ صَبِيحٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ حَلْبَسٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ الدَّرْدَاءِ، عَنْ أَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فِي قَوْلِهِ تَعَالَى {كُلَّ يَوْمٍ هُوَ فِي شَأْنٍ} . قَالَ " مِنْ شَأْنِهِ أَنْ يَغْفِرَ ذَنْبًا وَيُفَرِّجَ كَرْبًا وَيَرْفَعَ قَوْمًا وَيَخْفِضَ آخَرِينَ " .
Abu Darda’ Narrated from:
The Prophet said concerning the Verse: "Every day He is (engaged) in some affair." "His affairs include forgiving sins, relieving distress, raising some people and bringing others low."
[1] Ar-Rahmân 55:29.Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 202In-book reference : Introduction, Hadith 0English translation : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 202
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 202
This Hadith explains part of the meaning of the verse, "Every day He is engaged in some affair." The Prophet mentioned that Allah's affairs include forgiving sins, relieving distress, raising some people, and bringing others low. The wording teaches hope, humility, and awareness of Allah's power. A believer should not think that hardship is beyond Allah's relief, or that sin is beyond Allah's forgiveness when a person turns back to Him. At the same time, the Hadith reminds us that honor and lowering are in Allah's control. For people searching for a hadith about Allah forgiving sins, this narration gives a short and powerful reminder of His mercy and authority.
What we learn from this hadith
- Allah forgives sins as part of His ongoing affairs.
- Relief from distress is from Allah.
- Status and honor are in Allah's control.
- The Hadith encourages hope without making a person careless about sin.
