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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 2783 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2783 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage), narrated by Sa`id b. Jubair reported on the authority of Ibn `Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) that the camel of a person broke his neck as he was in the company of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded them (Companions) to wash him with water mixed (with the leaves of) the lote (tree) and to keep his face exposed; (he, the narrator) said:, states: "And his head (too), for he would be raised on the Day of Resurrection pronouncing Talbiya."

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.

حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَسْوَدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ، عَنْ زُهَيْرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ سَعِيدَ بْنَ جُبَيْرٍ، يَقُولُ قَالَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ - رضى الله عنهما - وَقَصَتْ رَجُلاً رَاحِلَتُهُ وَهُوَ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَأَمَرَهُمْ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ يَغْسِلُوهُ بِمَاءٍ وَسِدْرٍ وَأَنْ يَكْشِفُوا وَجْهَهُ - حَسِبْتُهُ قَالَ - وَرَأْسَهُ فَإِنَّهُ يُبْعَثُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ وَهُوَ يُهِلُّ ‏.‏

And his head (too), for he would be raised on the Day of Resurrection pronouncing Talbiya.

Narrated by Sa`id b. Jubair reported on the authority of Ibn `Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) that the camel of a person broke his neck as he was in the company of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) commanded them (Companions) to wash him with water mixed (with the leaves of) the lote (tree) and to keep his face exposed; (he, the narrator) said:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where a man's camel broke its neck while he was in the company of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ instructed his companions to wash the deceased with water mixed with lote leaves and to keep his face exposed, emphasizing the importance of honoring the deceased. The takeaway is the significance of proper funeral rites in Islam, particularly for those who die in a state of pilgrimage.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds us of the importance of respecting and honoring those who have passed away. It encourages us to follow proper funeral practices, ensuring that the deceased are treated with dignity and care, reflecting the values of compassion and respect in our communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites because it illustrates the specific instructions given by the Prophet ﷺ regarding the treatment of a deceased person.

Funeral Rites