5/14. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 856 — Salam and Amin
Saying Amin aloud
Salam and Amin: Two Distinct Muslim Practices
Sunan Ibn Majah : 856
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 856
حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَارِثِ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُهَيْلُ بْنُ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ " مَا حَسَدَتْكُمُ الْيَهُودُ عَلَى شَىْءٍ مَا حَسَدَتْكُمْ عَلَى السَّلاَمِ وَالتَّأْمِينِ " .
A'isha Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “The Jews do not envy you for anything more than they envy you for the Salam and (saying) ‘Amin’.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 856In-book reference : Book 5, Hadith 54English translation : Vol. 1, Book 5, Hadith 856
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 856
Core Topic: Salam and Amin. This Hadith says that the Jews do not envy Muslims for anything more than they envy them for Salam and saying Amin. The narration highlights two simple acts: giving Salam and saying Amin. It does not give a long comparison, nor does it explain the reason in detail. The core message is that these two practices are special markers of Muslim worship and community life. For people searching for hadith about Salam and Amin, this narration shows the value attached to greeting with peace and responding with Amin in prayer or supplication contexts mentioned by the text.
What we learn from this hadith
- Salam is presented as a valued Muslim practice.
- Saying Amin is also highlighted in the Hadith.
- The narration links both practices with Muslim identity.
- Simple words can carry religious meaning and recognition.
