Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1028

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ حُبَابٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ مِقْسَمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَرَأَ عَلَى الْجَنَازَةِ بِفَاتِحَةِ الْكِتَابِ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أُمِّ شَرِيكٍ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ حَدِيثٌ لَيْسَ إِسْنَادُهُ بِذَلِكَ الْقَوِيِّ ‏.‏ إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ هُوَ أَبُو شَيْبَةَ الْوَاسِطِيُّ مُنْكَرُ الْحَدِيثِ ‏.‏ وَالصَّحِيحُ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ قَوْلُهُ مِنَ السُّنَّةِ الْقِرَاءَةُ عَلَى الْجَنَازَةِ بِفَاتِحَةِ الْكِتَابِ ‏.‏
"The Prophet recited Fatihatil-Kitab for a funeral (prayer)." (Da'if Jiddan)
Narrated by Ibn Abbas narrated:

Context

In this narration, Ibn Abbas reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recited the opening chapter of the Quran during a funeral prayer. This practice highlights the significance of prayer and remembrance of Allah during times of loss, emphasizing the spiritual aspects of mourning.

Modern Application

This hadith can guide individuals in their approach to funerals today, encouraging them to incorporate prayers and spiritual reflections as a means of honoring the deceased and seeking comfort.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the practices of the Prophet (ﷺ) during funerals.

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This hadith is #1028 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn Abbas narrated:.

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