What is Sahih Muslim 7038 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants), narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:, states: "When the dead body. is placed in the grave, he listens to the sound of the shoes (as his friends and relatives return after burying him)."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 7038 in the Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants.

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Sahih Muslim #7038

The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants

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 مِنْهَالٍ الضَّرِيرُ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي عَرُوبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الْمَيِّتَ إِذَا وُضِعَ فِي قَبْرِهِ إِنَّهُ لَيَسْمَعُ خَفْقَ نِعَالِهِمْ إِذَا انْصَرَفُوا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

When the dead body. is placed in the grave, he listens to the sound of the shoes (as his friends and relatives return after burying him).

Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith discusses the experience of the deceased after burial, indicating that they can hear the footsteps of those who leave the grave. This serves as a poignant reminder of the reality of death and the importance of honoring the deceased through respectful burial practices.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith encourages individuals to approach death with respect and mindfulness. It highlights the significance of honoring loved ones who have passed away and the impact of our actions on their memory.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Treatment of the Dead because it addresses the awareness of the deceased regarding their burial and the importance of respectful treatment.

Treatment of the Dead