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Sunan an-Nasai 2977 (Book 24, Hadith 360) #17589
Aging with Dignity

SUMMARY: This hadith is about Ibn Umar mentioning that he is an old man.

It was narrated that Saeed bin Jubair said: "I saw Ibn Umar and he mentioned something similar, except he said: "and I am an old man".
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا الثَّوْرِيُّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْكَرِيمِ الْجَزَرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ ابْنَ عُمَرَ وَذَكَرَ نَحْوَهُ إِلاَّ أَنَّهُ قَالَ وَأَنَا شَيْخٌ، كَبِيرٌ

TOPICS
aging  *  dignity  *  respect  *  istijb

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect those who are older than you , Embrace your ageing gracefully , Be humble while ageing .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the importance of aging with dignity and respect. It was narrated by Saeed bin Jubair that he saw Ibn Umar, who mentioned something similar, except he said "and I am an old man". This statement shows the respect and dignity that one should have when they are aging. It also shows how important it is to be humble and accept the changes in life as we age. We should not be ashamed of our age but rather embrace it with grace and humility. We should also remember to treat those who are older than us with respect, as they have gone through many experiences in their lifetime which can teach us valuable lessons if we take the time to listen.

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