37/9. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 4143 — Allah Looks at Hearts and Deeds
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Allah Looks at Hearts and Deeds: A Hadith About Sincerity
Sunan Ibn Majah : 4143
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 4143
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ سِنَانٍ، حَدَّثَنَا كَثِيرُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ بُرْقَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ الأَصَمِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، رَفَعَهُ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ " إِنَّ اللَّهَ لاَ يَنْظُرُ إِلَى صُوَرِكُمْ وَأَمْوَالِكُمْ وَلَكِنْ إِنَّمَا يَنْظُرُ إِلَى أَعْمَالِكُمْ وَقُلُوبِكُمْ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah, who attributed it to the Prophet (ﷺ), said: “Allah does not look at your forms or your wealth, rather He looks at your deeds and your hearts.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 4143In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 44English translation : Vol. 5, Book 37, Hadith 4143
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 4143
This famous hadith about sincerity gives a clear lesson about what matters before Allah. People often judge by appearance, status, money, or social image. But the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) says that Allah does not look at forms or wealth. Rather, He looks at deeds and hearts. This means a person should not depend on looks, money, or outward display. The hadith points the heart toward sincere faith and good actions. It also warns us not to measure people only by what we can see. The message is simple: a clean heart and good deeds matter more than outer beauty or wealth. This hadith is a strong reminder to work on what is inside and what we actually do.
What we learn from this hadith
- Allah’s regard is linked to hearts and deeds, not outer appearance.
- Wealth and looks are not the measure of true worth before Allah.
- A person should care about sincerity and good actions.
- The hadith warns against judging people only by what is visible.
