What is Sahih Muslim 7039 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 Apostle (ﷺ) said:, states: "When the servant is placed in his grave and his friends retrace their steps. The rest of the hadith is the same as transmitted by Qatada."

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 7039 in the Book of The Book of Paradise, its Description, its Bounties and its Inhabitants.

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Sahih Muslim #7039

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.

حَدَّثَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ زُرَارَةَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ عَطَاءٍ - عَنْ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الْعَبْدَ إِذَا وُضِعَ فِي قَبْرِهِ وَتَوَلَّى عَنْهُ أَصْحَابُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ شَيْبَانَ عَنْ قَتَادَةَ ‏.‏

When the servant is placed in his grave and his friends retrace their steps. The rest of the hadith is the same as transmitted by Qatada.

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

Context

In this hadith, Anas b. Malik narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) spoke about the moment a servant is placed in their grave, and their companions turn away. This moment emphasizes the solitude that a person experiences after death, highlighting the importance of one's deeds in life and the inevitable reality of death that everyone must face.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of preparing for the hereafter. In today's world, it encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and relationships, fostering a sense of responsibility towards their deeds and the legacy they leave behind.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Funeral Rites because it addresses the moment of burial and the solitude experienced by the deceased, emphasizing the significance of one's actions in life.

Day of Judgment Funeral Rites