36/22. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 4022 — Righteousness, Dua, and Provision
Punishments
Hadith About Dua, Righteousness, and Provision
Sunan Ibn Majah : 4022
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 4022
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عِيسَى، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي الْجَعْدِ، عَنْ ثَوْبَانَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " لاَ يَزِيدُ فِي الْعُمْرِ إِلاَّ الْبِرُّ وَلاَ يَرُدُّ الْقَدَرَ إِلاَّ الدُّعَاءُ وَإِنَّ الرَّجُلَ لَيُحْرَمُ الرِّزْقَ بِالذَّنْبِ يُصِيبُهُ " .
Thawban Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Nothing increases one’s life span except righteousness and nothing repels the Divine decree except supplication, and a man may be deprived of provision by a sin that he commits.’”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 4022In-book reference : Book 36, Hadith 97English translation : Vol. 5, Book 36, Hadith 4022
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 4022
This hadith brings together three clear lessons: righteousness, supplication, and the effect of sin. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said that nothing increases one’s lifespan except righteousness, nothing repels the Divine decree except supplication, and a person may be deprived of provision because of a sin he commits. For people searching for a hadith about dua and qadar, this narration gives a simple but strong reminder. A believer should not treat dua as a small act. It is directly mentioned as a means related to Divine decree. The hadith also connects good conduct with blessing and warns that sins can affect a person’s provision. The message is not to lose hope, but to turn back to Allah through righteousness and supplication.
What we learn from this hadith
- Righteousness is mentioned as a means connected to increase in lifespan.
- Supplication is directly linked to repelling Divine decree in the wording of the hadith.
- Sin can be a reason for being deprived of provision.
- A believer should combine good actions with sincere dua.
