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Sahih Muslim #2019

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ، يَعْقُوبَ قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي أَنَّهُ، سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ أَلَمْ تَرَوُا الإِنْسَانَ إِذَا مَاتَ شَخَصَ بَصَرُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالُوا بَلَى ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ فَذَلِكَ حِينَ يَتْبَعُ بَصَرُهُ نَفْسَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Did you not see when the man died and his eyes were fixedly open? He (Abu Huraira) said: Yes. He (the Holy Prophet) said: It is due to the fact that when (the soul leaves the body) his eyesight follows the soul.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Abu Huraira narrates a profound teaching from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the physical signs observed at the time of death. This hadith emphasizes the connection between the soul and the body, illustrating the moment of transition from life to the afterlife. It serves as a reminder of the reality of death and the importance of being prepared for it.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on the transient nature of life and the importance of spiritual readiness. It serves as a reminder to live a life aligned with one's values and beliefs.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings and Treatment of the Dead because it addresses the physical signs at the time of death and the teachings surrounding it.

Prophetic TeachingsTreatment of the Dead

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This hadith is #2019 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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