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Sahih Muslim #2030

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.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ قَتَادَةَ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنْ عُمَرَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْمَيِّتُ يُعَذَّبُ فِي قَبْرِهِ بِمَا نِيحَ عَلَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The dead is punished in the grave because of wailing on it.
Narrated by Umar reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, Umar narrates a statement from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the punishment of the deceased in the grave due to wailing. This highlights the seriousness of mourning practices in Islam and the consequences associated with excessive grief, emphasizing the need for moderation.

Modern Application

Today, this principle serves as a reminder to approach mourning with balance and to honor the deceased respectfully. It encourages individuals to express grief in ways that align with Islamic teachings, fostering a sense of peace and acceptance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the consequences of specific mourning practices and underscores the importance of moderation in expressing grief.

Funeral RitesPunishments (Hudud)

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This hadith is #2030 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Umar reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:.

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