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Sunan Ibn Majah 445 — The Ears Belong with the Head
The ears are part of the head
The Ears Are Part of the Head in Ablution
Sunan Ibn Majah : 445
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 445
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ الْحُصَيْنِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُلاَثَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْكَرِيمِ الْجَزَرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " الأُذُنَانِ مِنَ الرَّأْسِ " .
It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'The ears are part of the head.'"
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 445In-book reference : Book 1, Hadith 179English translation : Vol. 1, Book 1, Hadith 445
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 445
This narration from Abu Hurairah repeats a short and important phrase: "The ears are part of the head." It is easy to memorize and often searched by people learning how ears fit into wudu. The Hadith does not describe all steps of ablution; it gives one focused teaching about the ears. This makes the wording useful for anyone asking whether ears are connected to the head in wudu. A balanced explanation should avoid adding details not present in the report. The clear message is that the ears are not treated as a random extra part in this narration; they are linked to the head.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Hadith gives a concise statement about the ears in wudu.
- The ears are linked to the head in the Prophet's wording.
- Learning wudu includes paying attention to short, direct narrations.
