What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1015 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals)), narrated by Jabir bin Samurah narrated:, states: ""We were with the Prophet (following) the funeral of Ibn Ad-Dahbah, and he was on a horse that was walking quickly, and we were around him, and he was trotting.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1015 in the Book of The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals).

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1015

The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals)

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سِمَاكِ بْنِ حَرْبٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ سَمُرَةَ، يَقُولُ كُنَّا مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي جَنَازَةِ أَبِي الدَّحْدَاحِ وَهُوَ عَلَى فَرَسٍ لَهُ يَسْعَى وَنَحْنُ حَوْلَهُ وَهُوَ يَتَوَقَّصُ بِهِ ‏.‏

"We were with the Prophet (following) the funeral of Ibn Ad-Dahbah, and he was on a horse that was walking quickly, and we were around him, and he was trotting."

Narrated by Jabir bin Samurah narrated:

Context

Jabir bin Samurah narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) attended a funeral while on horseback, demonstrating his active participation in community events. This reflects the Prophet's role in guiding his community through significant moments, emphasizing the importance of presence and support during times of loss.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle encourages individuals to be present and supportive during important community events, such as funerals or memorials. It highlights the value of showing solidarity and compassion in times of grief.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's active involvement in community matters and the importance of being present during significant events.

Prophetic Conduct