Sunan Abu Dawud #3123

Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz)
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 كَثِيرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ لَمَّا قُتِلَ زَيْدُ بْنُ حَارِثَةَ وَجَعْفَرٌ وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ رَوَاحَةَ جَلَسَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي الْمَسْجِدِ يُعْرَفُ فِي وَجْهِهِ الْحُزْنُ وَذَكَرَ الْقِصَّةَ ‏.‏
When Zaid b. Harithah, Ja'far and 'Abd Allah b. Rawahah were killed, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) sat down in the mosque and grief was visible in his face. Then he (the narrator) mentioned the rest of the tradition.
Narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:

Context

This hadith recounts a moment of deep sorrow experienced by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) after the deaths of notable companions. It highlights the emotional weight of loss within the community and the importance of collective mourning. The Prophet's visible grief serves as a reminder of the human experience of loss and the need for communal support during such times.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle emphasizes the importance of community support during times of grief. People often gather to share their sorrow and provide comfort to one another, fostering a sense of belonging and shared humanity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community because it illustrates the collective experience of grief and the support that arises within a community during times of loss.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3123 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:.

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