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Sunan Ibn Majah 4169 — Wisdom Is the Believer’s Lost Property
Wisdom
Hadith About Wisdom: The Believer’s Lost Property
Sunan Ibn Majah : 4169
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 4169
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَهَّابِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ الْفَضْلِ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " الْكَلِمَةُ الْحِكْمَةُ ضَالَّةُ الْمُؤْمِنِ حَيْثُمَا وَجَدَهَا فَهُوَ أَحَقُّ بِهَا " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “A wise word is the lost property of the believer, so wherever he finds it, he has more right to it.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 4169In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 70English translation : Vol. 5, Book 37, Hadith 4169
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 4169
This hadith about wisdom uses a memorable image. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said that a wise word is the lost property of the believer, so wherever he finds it, he has more right to it. Lost property is something a person looks for and feels happy to recover. In the same way, a believer should not ignore a wise word when it comes to him. The hadith does not say to accept falsehood or careless talk. It speaks about a word of wisdom, something sound and beneficial. For people searching for “wisdom is the lost property of the believer,” this narration teaches a humble attitude toward learning: recognize good speech and take benefit from it.
What we learn from this hadith
- A believer should value true wisdom when he finds it.
- Wise words are worth seeking and holding onto.
- Learning should not be blocked by pride or ego.
- The hadith encourages benefit from sound speech.
