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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 6187 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6187 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions), narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying while the bier of Sa'd b. Mu'adh was placed before them:, states: "The Throne of the most Gracious shook at the death of Sa'd b. Mu'adh."

The Book of the Merits of the Companions

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَجَنَازَةُ سَعْدِ بْنِ مُعَاذٍ بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ ‏ "‏ اهْتَزَّ لَهَا عَرْشُ الرَّحْمَنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Throne of the most Gracious shook at the death of Sa'd b. Mu'adh.

Narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying while the bier of Sa'd b. Mu'adh was placed before them:

Context

This hadith recounts a moment during the funeral of Sa'd b. Mu'adh, where the Throne of the Most Gracious is said to have shaken. This event signifies the profound impact of Sa'd's life and death, illustrating the respect and honor given to those who serve their community and faith with dedication.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, honoring the deceased with respect and dignity is crucial. Funerals serve as a time for reflection on the impact of a person's life, allowing communities to come together in remembrance and support for one another.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it emphasizes the significance of honoring individuals after their passing and the communal responsibility in dealing with death.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead