Sahih al-Bukhari #1267

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي ذِئْبٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ الْمَقْبُرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كُنَّا فِي جَنَازَةٍ فَأَخَذَ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ بِيَدِ مَرْوَانَ فَجَلَسَا قَبْلَ أَنْ تُوضَعَ، فَجَاءَ أَبُو سَعِيدٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ فَأَخَذَ بِيَدِ مَرْوَانَ فَقَالَ قُمْ فَوَاللَّهِ لَقَدْ عَلِمَ هَذَا أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَهَانَا عَنْ ذَلِكَ‏.‏ فَقَالَ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ صَدَقَ‏.‏
That his father said, "While we were accompanying a funeral procession, Abu Huraira got hold of the hand of Marwan and they sat down before the coffin was put down. Then Abu Sa`id came and took hold of Marwan's hand and said, "Get up. By Allah, no doubt this (i.e. Abu Huraira) knows that the Prophet forbade us to do that." Abu Huraira said, "He (Abu Sa`id) has spoken the truth."
Narrated by Narrated Sa`id Al-Maqburi:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident during a funeral procession where Abu Huraira and Abu Sa'id reminded Marwan not to sit before the coffin was placed down. It reflects the importance of adhering to the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings regarding funeral etiquette, showcasing the respect and decorum expected during such solemn occasions.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder to uphold the traditions and etiquettes surrounding funerals. It encourages individuals to show respect for the deceased and their families by following established practices during mourning.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites because it illustrates the proper conduct expected during a funeral, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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This hadith is #1267 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Funerals (Al-Janaa'iz). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Sa`id Al-Maqburi:.

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