What is Sahih Muslim 2133 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals), narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "It is better that one of you should sit on live coals which would burn his clothing and come in contact with his skin than that he should sit on a grave."

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 2133 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals.

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Sahih Muslim #2133

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لأَنْ يَجْلِسَ أَحَدُكُمْ عَلَى جَمْرَةٍ فَتُحْرِقَ ثِيَابَهُ فَتَخْلُصَ إِلَى جِلْدِهِ خَيْرٌ لَهُ مِنْ أَنْ يَجْلِسَ عَلَى قَبْرٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

It is better that one of you should sit on live coals which would burn his clothing and come in contact with his skin than that he should sit on a grave.

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

Context

Abu Huraira narrates a powerful statement from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) comparing the act of sitting on a burning coal to sitting on a grave. This hadith underscores the seriousness of respecting the dead and the sanctity of graves, emphasizing the importance of proper conduct regarding the deceased.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith serves as a reminder of the respect and dignity owed to the deceased. It encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and attitudes towards graves and burial sites, promoting a culture of respect and remembrance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it addresses the importance of respecting graves and the deceased.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead