Sahih Muslim #2010
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs believers to remind the dying to recite the declaration of faith, 'There is no god but Allah.' This teaching emphasizes the importance of faith at the time of death and the role of the living in guiding the dying towards the remembrance of Allah.
Modern Application
This hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to support their loved ones in maintaining their faith, especially during critical moments like death. It encourages the practice of reciting the declaration of faith to those who are passing away.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Treatment of the Dead because it highlights the significance of faith at the time of death and the responsibilities of the living towards the dying.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #2010 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.