Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1040

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، أَنَّ أُمَّ سَعْدٍ، مَاتَتْ وَالنَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم غَائِبٌ فَلَمَّا قَدِمَ صَلَّى عَلَيْهَا وَقَدْ مَضَى لِذَلِكَ شَهْرٌ ‏.‏
"Umm Sa'd died while the Prophet was absent. So when he arrived he performed Salat over her, and a month had already passed."
Narrated by Sa'eedbin Musayyab narrated:

Context

This hadith narrates an event where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ performed the funeral prayer for Umm Sa'd after a month had passed since her death. This highlights the significance of honoring the deceased and the importance of community support during times of loss.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can be applied by encouraging individuals to participate in communal prayers and support for those who have lost loved ones. It emphasizes the value of community solidarity during difficult times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Community because it emphasizes the importance of performing funeral prayers and supporting one another in times of grief.

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This hadith is #1040 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Sa'eedbin Musayyab narrated:.

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