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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 2780 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2780 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage), narrated by Ibn 'Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported that when a person who was in the state of Ihram was in the company of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), his camel broke his neckand he died. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "Bathe him with water (mixed with the leaves) of the lute tree and shroud him in his two (pieces of) cloth and, neither perfume him nor cover his head, for he would be raised on the Day of Resurrection…"

The Book of Pilgrimage

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو بِشْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، رضى الله عنهما ح . وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - أَخْبَرَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ أَبِي بِشْرٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ، بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، رضى الله عنهما أَنَّ رَجُلاً، كَانَ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُحْرِمًا فَوَقَصَتْهُ نَاقَتُهُ فَمَاتَ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ اغْسِلُوهُ بِمَاءٍ وَسِدْرٍ وَكَفِّنُوهُ فِي ثَوْبَيْهِ وَلاَ تُمِسُّوهُ بِطِيبٍ وَلاَ تُخَمِّرُوا رَأْسَهُ فَإِنَّهُ يُبْعَثُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ مُلَبِّدًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Bathe him with water (mixed with the leaves) of the lute tree and shroud him in his two (pieces of) cloth and, neither perfume him nor cover his head, for he would be raised on the Day of Resurrection pronouncing Talbiya.

Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported that when a person who was in the state of Ihram was in the company of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), his camel broke his neckand he died. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where a man in the state of Ihram, while accompanying the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), suffered a fatal accident. The Prophet's instructions on how to handle the situation reflect the respect for the deceased and the unique status of those who die in the state of Ihram. It emphasizes the significance of maintaining the rituals associated with Hajj even in the face of tragedy.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith highlights the importance of respecting the deceased and following proper funeral rites. It serves as a reminder for Muslims to ensure that they honor their loved ones according to Islamic teachings, particularly during significant life events.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites because it provides guidance on how to treat a deceased person who died while in a sacred state, emphasizing the importance of following specific rituals.

Funeral Rites