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Sunan Ibn Majah 302 — Remembering Allah Always
Remembrance of Allah the Mighty and Sublime while on the toilet and rings in the toilet
Remembering Allah in All Circumstances
Sunan Ibn Majah : 302
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 302
حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ زَكَرِيَّا بْنِ أَبِي زَائِدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْبَهِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ يَذْكُرُ اللَّهَ عَلَى كُلِّ أَحْيَانِهِ .
A'isha Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah used to remember Allah in all circumstances.
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 302In-book reference : Book 1, Hadith 36English translation : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 302
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 302
This Hadith gives a broad and beautiful picture of dhikr in daily life. Aishah narrated that the Messenger of Allah used to remember Allah in all circumstances. The wording is short, but its meaning is easy to feel: remembrance of Allah was not limited to one place, one mood, or one part of the day. It was part of his normal life. This Hadith does not list every form of remembrance, so the explanation should stay close to the text. It simply teaches that remembering Allah is something a believer should keep close in many situations, with respect and awareness.
What we learn from this hadith
- Remembering Allah should be part of daily life.
- Dhikr is not limited to one time or place.
- The Prophet kept his heart connected to Allah in all circumstances.
- A short report can teach a wide daily habit.
