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Sahih Muslim #2106

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو كَامِلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عَدِيٍّ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَوْنٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، كُلُّهُمْ عَنْ نَافِعٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِ اللَّيْثِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ غَيْرَ أَنَّ حَدِيثَ، ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِذَا رَأَى أَحَدُكُمُ الْجَنَازَةَ فَلْيَقُمْ حِينَ يَرَاهَا حَتَّى تُخَلِّفَهُ إِذَا كَانَ غَيْرَ مُتَّبِعِهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Should anyone amongst you see a bier he must stand up so long as it is within sight in case he does not intend to follow it.
Narrated by It is reported on the authority of Ibn Juraij that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs that when one sees a funeral procession, they should stand in respect until it passes out of sight. This practice underscores the importance of honoring the deceased and recognizing the gravity of death within the community.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be observed in our daily lives by showing respect during funerals or memorial services. Standing for a procession or offering condolences reflects our acknowledgment of the loss and support for the bereaved.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it highlights the respect owed to the deceased during their funeral procession.

Funeral RitesTreatment of the Dead

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This hadith is #2106 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It is reported on the authority of Ibn Juraij that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.

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