Sahih Muslim #6852

Characteristics of The Hypocrites And Rulings Concerning Them
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي أَحْمَدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ الأَزْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ جَاءَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِلَى عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أُبَىٍّ بَعْدَ مَا أُدْخِلَ حُفْرَتَهُ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ سُفْيَانَ ‏.‏
Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came to the grave of 'Abdullah b. Ubayy as he was placed in that. The rest of the hadith is the same.

Context

This hadith narrates an event where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) visits the grave of Abdullah ibn Ubayy. It highlights the Prophet's respect for the deceased, regardless of their past actions. This act signifies the importance of honoring the dead and the compassion inherent in Islamic funeral rites.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this hadith encourages individuals to approach the deceased with respect and compassion, regardless of their life choices. It promotes the practice of honoring loved ones in death, fostering a sense of community and remembrance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it emphasizes the importance of honoring the deceased and the compassionate treatment of those who have passed away.

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This hadith is #6852 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Characteristics of The Hypocrites And Rulings Concerning Them. It is graded Sahih.

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