What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1232 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Funerals (Al-Janaa'iz)), narrated by Narrated `Aisha:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) was shrouded in three pieces of cloth which were made of Suhul (a type of cotton), and neither a shirt nor a turban were used."

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 Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 1232 in the Book of Funerals (Al-Janaa'iz).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #1232

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 أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ كُفِّنَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي ثَلاَثَةِ أَثْوَابِ سَحُولَ كُرْسُفٍ، لَيْسَ فِيهَا قَمِيصٌ وَلاَ عِمَامَةٌ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) was shrouded in three pieces of cloth which were made of Suhul (a type of cotton), and neither a shirt nor a turban were used.

Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

This hadith narrated by `Aisha describes the shrouding of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in three pieces of cotton cloth at the time of his death. Notably, he was not wrapped in a shirt or turban, which reflects the simplicity and humility of his life and death. This practice sets a precedent for Islamic funeral rites.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, this hadith influences Islamic funeral practices, where simplicity is emphasized. Families often choose simple shrouds for their deceased, reflecting the Prophet's example and the belief in humility in life and death.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Funeral Rites because it outlines the manner in which the Prophet (ﷺ) was shrouded, establishing guidelines for Islamic burial practices.

Islamic Dress Code Funeral Rites