Explore the Sunan Ibn Majah, the sixth of the six canonical books of Hadith. This category delves into the extensive compilation of Imam Ibn Majah, which contains over 4,000 chapters covering a vast range of Islamic teachings. Here, you will find narrations on law, creed, etiquette, and interpretation of dreams, making it a uniquely comprehensive resource. Furthermore, while scholars note it contains some weak narrations alongside many authentic ones, its broad scope provides invaluable historical and legal context.

 

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 389

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 389 It was narrated that Sa’d bin Hisham said: “I asked ‘Aishah: ‘O Mother of the Believers! Tell me about the Witr of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).’ She said: ‘We used to keep his tooth stick and water for ablution ready for him. Allah would wake him as […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 390

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 390 It was narrated that Umm Salamah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray Witr with seven or five Rak’ah, and he would not say Salam or speak in between them.” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ زُهَيْرٍ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنِ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 391

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 391 It was narrated from Salim that his father said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to pray two Rak’ah while traveling, and he did not do more than that. And he used to pray Tahajjud at night.” I asked: “Did he pray Witr?” He said: “Yes.” حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 392

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 392 It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas and Ibn ‘Umar said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prescribed two Rak’ah of prayer when traveling; they are complete and are not shortened. And Witr when traveling is Sunnah.” حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنْ عَامِرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 393

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 393 It was narrated from Umm Salamah that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray two short Rak’ah after Witr, sitting down. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ مَسْعَدَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مَيْمُونُ بْنُ مُوسَى الْمَرَئِيُّ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ أُمِّهِ، عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 394

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 394 It was narrated that Abu Salamah said: “Aishah narrated to me that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed Witr with one Rak’ah, then he prayed two Rak’ah in which he recited while sitting, then when he wanted to bow, he stood up and bowed.” حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 395

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 395 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “I never used to see the Prophet (ﷺ) at the end of the night, except that he was sleeping near me.” حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، وَسُفْيَانَ، عَنْ سَعْدِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 396

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 396 It was narrated that ‘Aishah said: “When the Prophet (ﷺ) prayed the two (Sunnah) Rak’ah of Fajr, he would lie down on his right side.” حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ ابْنُ عُلَيَّةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 397

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 397 It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “When the Messenger of Allah (saw prayed the two (Sunnah) Rak’ah of Fajr, he would lie down.” حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنَا النَّضْرُ بْنُ شُمَيْلٍ، أَنْبَأَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنِي سُهَيْلُ بْنُ أَبِي صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 398

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 398 It was narrated that Sa’eed bin Yasar said: “I was with Ibn ‘Umar and I lagged behind and prayed Witr. He said: ‘What kept you?’ I said: ‘I was praying Witr.’ He said: ‘Do you not have the best of examples in the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)?’ I […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 399

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 399 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) used to pray Witr while riding his mount. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ الأَسْفَاطِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبَّادُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَانَ يُوتِرُ عَلَى رَاحِلَتِهِ ‏.‏ […]

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 400

Sunan Ibn Majah: Book 5, Hadith 400 It was narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to Abu Bakr: ‘When do you pray Witr?’ He said: ‘At the beginning of the night, after ‘Isha’.’ He said: ‘And you, O ‘Umar?’ He said: ‘At the end of the night.’ The Prophet […]