Sahih al-Bukhari #1223

Funerals (Al-Janaa'iz)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا قَبِيصَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ الْهُذَيْلِ، عَنْ أُمِّ عَطِيَّةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ ضَفَرْنَا شَعَرَ بِنْتِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏ تَعْنِي ثَلاَثَةَ قُرُونٍ‏.‏ وَقَالَ وَكِيعٌ قَالَ سُفْيَانُ نَاصِيَتَهَا وَقَرْنَيْهَا‏.‏
We entwined the hair of the dead daughter of the Prophet (ﷺ) into three braids. Waki said that Sufyan said, "One braid was entwined in front and the other two were entwined on the sides of the head."
Narrated by Narrated Um 'Atiyya:

Context

This hadith recounts a poignant moment when the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) prepared the hair of his deceased daughter in a respectful manner. The act of braiding her hair signifies the deep love and care they had for her, as well as the cultural practices surrounding mourning and honoring the deceased in Islam. It highlights the importance of honoring loved ones after their passing.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds us of the significance of honoring our loved ones who have passed away. Engaging in meaningful rituals, such as preparing for funerals or memorials, can provide comfort and closure for those grieving a loss, helping them to process their emotions and remember the deceased fondly.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines and Funeral Rites because it illustrates the respectful treatment of a deceased family member through the act of braiding her hair.

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This hadith is #1223 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Funerals (Al-Janaa'iz). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Um 'Atiyya:.

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