Sahih Muslim #6199

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ أَبِي خَلَفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ بْنُ عَدِيٍّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، بْنُ عَمْرٍو عَنْ عَبْدِ الْكَرِيمِ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ جِيءَ بِأَبِي يَوْمَ أُحُدٍ مُجَدَّعًا فَوُضِعَ بَيْنَ يَدَىِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ نَحْوَ حَدِيثِهِمْ ‏.‏
My father was brought in a state that his ears had been cut off and (his dead body) was placed before Allah's Apostle (ﷺ), the rest of the hadith is the same.
Narrated by Jabir reported:

Context

Jabir narrates a poignant moment when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was presented with the body of his father after the Battle of Uhud. The description of the state of the deceased highlights the harsh realities of war and the importance of honoring the dead. This hadith serves as a reminder of the respect and dignity that should be afforded to those who have passed away.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the treatment of the deceased remains a significant aspect of cultural and religious practices. This hadith encourages individuals to honor their loved ones through respectful funeral rites and to remember the importance of treating the deceased with dignity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it underscores the significance of honoring and respecting the deceased.

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This hadith is #6199 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir reported:.

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