What is Sahih Muslim 2054 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals), narrated by Umm 'Atiyya reported:, states: "We were refrained from following the bier, but it was not made absolute on us."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 2054 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals.

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Sahih Muslim #2054

The Book of Prayer - Funerals

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عِيسَى بْنُ يُونُسَ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ حَفْصَةَ، عَنْ أُمِّ عَطِيَّةَ، قَالَتْ نُهِينَا عَنِ اتِّبَاعِ الْجَنَائِزِ، وَلَمْ يُعْزَمْ عَلَيْنَا ‏.‏

We were refrained from following the bier, but it was not made absolute on us.

Narrated by Umm 'Atiyya reported:

Context

In this hadith, Umm 'Atiyya reports that the companions were advised against following funerals, although it was not strictly prohibited. This reflects the sensitivity surrounding death and mourning in Islam. The takeaway is the recognition of the emotional weight of loss and the guidelines provided to help manage communal grieving practices.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can remind us to be mindful of how we approach death and mourning. While following funerals may not be emphasized, it encourages respectful remembrance of the deceased and support for grieving families in ways that align with community practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it addresses the practices associated with funerals and the respect due to the deceased.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead