Deen Track

Hadith 12

hasan

Leaving What Does Not Concern You

ترك ما لا يعني

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه و سلم مِنْ حُسْنِ إسْلَامِ الْمَرْءِ تَرْكُهُ مَا لَا يَعْنِيهِ. حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ، رَوَاهُ التِّرْمِذِيُّ، ابن ماجه

Translation

On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “Part of the perfection of one’s Islam is his leaving that which does not concern him.” A hasan (good) hadeeth which was related by at-Tirmidhi and others in this fashion

Narrated by

Abu Hurairah

أبو هريرة رضي الله عنه

Source

Jami at-Tirmidhi and Sunan Ibn Majah

الترمذي وابن ماجه

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Explanation

This hadith teaches Muslims to focus on what benefits them and avoid interfering in others' affairs. True faith leads to productive use of time and energy.

Key Lessons

  • 1Quality of faith affects behavior
  • 2Avoid unnecessary interference
  • 3Focus on personal improvement
  • 4Respect others' privacy