Jami` at-Tirmidhi #982
The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals)
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 الْحَسَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حُسَامُ بْنُ الْمِصَكِّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مَعْشَرٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " إِنَّ نَفْسَ الْمُؤْمِنِ تَخْرُجُ رَشْحًا وَلاَ أُحِبُّ مَوْتًا كَمَوْتِ الْحِمَارِ " . قِيلَ وَمَا مَوْتُ الْحِمَارِ قَالَ " مَوْتُ الْفَجْأَةِ " .
"I heard Abdullah saying: 'I heard the Messenger of Allah saying: "The believer's soul seeps out, and I do not like the death like that of a donkey." They said: "And what is the death of a donkey?" He said: "A sudden death."]
Narrated by [Alqamah narrated:
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet ﷺ compares the believer's soul to a gentle seepage, contrasting it with the sudden death of a donkey. This highlights the natural and peaceful nature of a believer's departure from this world, emphasizing the importance of a good end.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages individuals to live a life of faith and righteousness, as it reflects the hope for a peaceful transition at the end of life. It serves as a reminder to focus on spiritual growth and preparation for the afterlife.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it conveys a significant lesson about the nature of death and the believer's experience.
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This hadith is #982 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Book on Jana''iz (Funerals). It is graded Da'if and narrated by [Alqamah narrated:.