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Sahih Muslim #2147

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.

حَدَّثَنَا عَوْنُ بْنُ سَلاَّمٍ الْكُوفِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ أُتِيَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِرَجُلٍ قَتَلَ نَفْسَهُ بِمَشَاقِصَ فَلَمْ يُصَلِّ عَلَيْهِ ‏.‏
(The dead body) of a person who had killed himself with a broad-headed arrow was brought before the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), but he did not offer prayers for him.
Narrated by Jabir b. Samura reported:

Context

This hadith addresses the serious matter of suicide and the response of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to a person who had taken their own life. The Prophet refrained from offering prayers for the deceased, highlighting the gravity of the act. This reflects the Islamic perspective on life, death, and the consequences of one's actions.

Modern Application

In modern discussions, this hadith prompts conversations about mental health and the importance of seeking help. It serves as a reminder of the value of life and the need for compassion towards those struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Punishment and Funeral Rites because it addresses the consequences of taking one's life and the appropriate response during funeral rites.

Divine PunishmentFuneral Rites

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This hadith is #2147 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b. Samura reported:.

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