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Sahih al-Bukhari #1240

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1240 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Funerals (Al-Janaa'iz)), narrated by Narrated Muhammad bin Seereen:, states: "One of the sons of Um 'Atiyya died, and when it was the third day she asked for a yellow perfume and put it over her body, and said, "We were forbidden to mourn for more than three days except for ou…"

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ الْمُفَضَّلِ، حَدَّثَنَا سَلَمَةُ بْنُ عَلْقَمَةَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، قَالَ تُوُفِّيَ ابْنٌ لأُمِّ عَطِيَّةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ فَلَمَّا كَانَ الْيَوْمُ الثَّالِثُ دَعَتْ بِصُفْرَةٍ، فَتَمَسَّحَتْ بِهِ وَقَالَتْ نُهِينَا أَنْ نُحِدَّ أَكْثَرَ مِنْ ثَلاَثٍ إِلاَّ بِزَوْجٍ‏.‏

One of the sons of Um 'Atiyya died, and when it was the third day she asked for a yellow perfume and put it over her body, and said, "We were forbidden to mourn for more than three days except for our husbands."

Narrated by Narrated Muhammad bin Seereen:

Context

This hadith recounts the experience of Um 'Atiyya, who, after the death of her son, followed the practice of mourning for three days and then applied yellow perfume. This reflects the cultural practices surrounding grief and mourning in Islamic tradition, emphasizing the limits set on mourning periods except for a husband.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the practice of mourning varies widely, but many still observe specific customs to honor loved ones. Understanding these traditions can help individuals navigate their grief while respecting cultural practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites because it outlines the mourning practices permitted in Islam, particularly the limitation on the duration of mourning.

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And those who are taken in death among you and leave wives behind - they, [the wives, shall] wait four months and ten [days]. And when they have fulfilled their term, then there is no blame upon you for what they do with themselves in an acceptable manner. And Allah is [fully] Acquainted with what you do.

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And those who are taken in death among you and leave wives behind - for their wives is a bequest: maintenance for one year without turning [them] out. But if they leave [of their own accord], then there is no blame upon you for what they do with themselves in an acceptable way. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.

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And when one of them is informed of [the birth of] a female, his face becomes dark, and he suppresses grief.

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But they hamstrung her, so he said, "Enjoy yourselves in your homes for three days. That is a promise not to be denied."

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إِلَّا ٱمْرَأَتَهُۥ قَدَّرْنَآ ۙ إِنَّهَا لَمِنَ ٱلْغَٰبِرِينَ

Except his wife." Allah decreed that she is of those who remain behind.

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This hadith is #1240 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Funerals (Al-Janaa'iz). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Muhammad bin Seereen:.

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