What is Sahih Muslim 2073 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals), narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "Make haste at a funeral; if the dead person was good, it is a good state to which you are sending him on; but if he was otherwise it is an evil of which you are ridding yourselves."

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 2073 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals.

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Sahih Muslim #2073

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، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، جَمِيعًا عَنِ ابْنِ عُيَيْنَةَ، - قَالَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، - عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ أَسْرِعُوا بِالْجَنَازَةِ فَإِنْ تَكُ صَالِحَةً فَخَيْرٌ - لَعَلَّهُ قَالَ - تُقَدِّمُونَهَا عَلَيْهِ وَإِنْ تَكُنْ غَيْرَ ذَلِكَ فَشَرٌّ تَضَعُونَهُ عَنْ رِقَابِكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Make haste at a funeral; if the dead person was good, it is a good state to which you are sending him on; but if he was otherwise it is an evil of which you are ridding yourselves.

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of hastening to attend funerals. He explains that if the deceased was righteous, attending the funeral is a way to honor them and send them off to a good state. Conversely, if the deceased was not righteous, attending the funeral allows the living to rid themselves of an evil. This highlights the significance of funerals in Islamic culture and the respect owed to the deceased.

Modern Application

In today's society, attending funerals is a way to show respect and support for the grieving family. It serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of honoring those who have passed away. By participating in such rituals, individuals can reflect on their own lives and the legacy they wish to leave behind.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it addresses the appropriate conduct during funerals and the significance of honoring the deceased.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead