36/14. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 3985 — Worship During Bloodshed
Abstaining from matters that are not clear
Worship During Fitnah: A Hadith About Devotion in Chaos
Sunan Ibn Majah : 3985
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 3985
حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ مَسْعَدَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنِ الْمُعَلَّى بْنِ زِيَادٍ، عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ قُرَّةَ، عَنْ مَعْقِلِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " الْعِبَادَةُ فِي الْهَرْجِ كَهِجْرَةٍ إِلَىَّ " .
Ma'qil bin Yasar Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Worship during the time of bloodshed is like emigrating to me.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 3985In-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 60English translation : Vol. 5, Book 36, Hadith 3985
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 3985
This Hadith about worship during fitnah says that worship during a time of bloodshed is like emigrating to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. The text focuses on one clear point: when chaos spreads, worship becomes especially meaningful. Bloodshed can distract people, pull them into fear, anger, or confusion, and make hearts restless. The Hadith points the believer back to worship. It does not list which acts are meant, so the safe wording is general worship, such as acts done for Allah. The main message is to stay close to Allah when the world around you is disturbed. Faithful worship can steady the heart in hard times.
What we learn from this hadith
- Worship remains important during times of bloodshed.
- A believer should not let chaos pull the heart away from Allah.
- Turning to worship in troubled times has special value in this Hadith.
