Lead me to her (or his) grave. They led him to that place and he said prayer over her (or him) and then remarked: Verily, these graves are full of darkness for their dwellers. Verily, the Mighty and Glorious Allah illuminates them for their occupants by reason of my prayer over them.
Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that a dark-complexioned woman (or a youth) used to sweep the mosque. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) missed her (or him) and inquired about her (or him). The people told him that she (or he) had died. He asked why they did not inform him, and it appears as if they had treated her (or him) or her (or his) affairs as of little account. He (the Holy Prophet) said:
Context
This hadith tells of a dark-complexioned woman who used to sweep the mosque and was missed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Upon learning of her death, he expressed disappointment that he was not informed, indicating the value of every individual, regardless of their status. He then prayed for her, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and honoring those who serve the community.
Modern Application
In today's world, this hadith serves as a reminder to appreciate and acknowledge the contributions of all individuals, regardless of their roles. It encourages communities to honor those who may often go unnoticed, fostering a culture of respect and gratitude.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it emphasizes the importance of honoring the deceased and recognizing their contributions to the community.
And do not pray [the funeral prayer, O Muhammad], over any of them who has died - ever - or stand at his grave. Indeed, they disbelieved in Allah and His Messenger and died while they were defiantly disobedient.
سُورَةُ الوَاقِعَةِ
Al-Waaqia (The Inevitable)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
فَأَمَّآ إِن كَانَ مِنَ ٱلْمُقَرَّبِينَ
And if the deceased was of those brought near to Allah,
This hadith is #2102 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that a dark-complexioned woman (or a youth) used to sweep the mosque. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) missed her (or him) and inquired about her (or him). The people told him that she (or he) had died. He asked why they did not inform him, and it appears as if they had treated her (or him) or her (or his) affairs as of little account. He (the Holy Prophet) said:.
