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Sunan Ibn Majah 424 — Avoid Extravagance in Wudu
Concerning moderation in ablution and avoiding extravagance
Hadith About Avoiding Extravagance in Wudu
Sunan Ibn Majah : 424
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 424
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُصَفَّى الْحِمْصِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا بَقِيَّةُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْفَضْلِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ رَأَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ رَجُلاً يَتَوَضَّأُ فَقَالَ " لاَ تُسْرِفْ لاَ تُسْرِفْ " .
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah saw a man performing ablution, and he said: 'Do not be extravagant, do not be extravagant (in using water).'" (Maudu')
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 424In-book reference : Book 1, Hadith 158English translation : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 424
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 424
This Hadith is short, but its message is direct. Ibn Umar narrated that the Messenger of Allah saw a man performing ablution and said, Do not be extravagant, do not be extravagant. The focus is avoiding extravagance in wudu. The narration does not list the exact amount of water used or the man’s full action, so the explanation should not add extra details. What it clearly teaches is that even during a good act like ablution, a person should not go beyond proper limits in water use. The note in the input says Maudu, so this should be treated carefully when using it for content.
What we learn from this hadith
- The narration warns against extravagance while performing ablution.
- Water use in worship should be careful and measured.
- Repeating the warning shows that wastefulness is not a light matter in the text.
- The input labels this narration Maudu, so it should be presented with care.
