What is Sunan Abu Dawud 3132 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz)), narrated by Usayd ibn Abu Usayd, reported on the authority of a woman who took oath of allegiance (to the Prophet):, states: "One of the oaths which the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) received from us about the virtue was that we would not disobey him in it (virtue): that we would not scratch the face, nor wail, nor tear the front o…"

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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 3132 in the Book of Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #3132

Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz)

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا حُمَيْدُ بْنُ الأَسْوَدِ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحَجَّاجُ، - عَامِلٌ لِعُمَرَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ عَلَى الرَّبَذَةِ حَدَّثَنِي أَسِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي أَسِيدٍ، عَنِ امْرَأَةٍ، مِنَ الْمُبَايِعَاتِ قَالَتْ كَانَ فِيمَا أَخَذَ عَلَيْنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي الْمَعْرُوفِ الَّذِي أَخَذَ عَلَيْنَا أَنْ لاَ نَعْصِيَهُ فِيهِ أَنْ لاَ نَخْمِشَ وَجْهًا وَلاَ نَدْعُوَ وَيْلاً وَلاَ نَشُقَّ جَيْبًا وَأَنْ لاَ نَنْشُرَ شَعْرًا ‏.‏

One of the oaths which the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) received from us about the virtue was that we would not disobey him in it (virtue): that we would not scratch the face, nor wail, nor tear the front of the garments nor dishevel the hair.

Narrated by Usayd ibn Abu Usayd, reported on the authority of a woman who took oath of allegiance (to the Prophet):

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ instructs his followers on the appropriate expressions of grief during times of loss. The emphasis is on maintaining dignity and composure, avoiding actions that may be seen as excessive or disrespectful. This guidance serves to foster a sense of respect for the deceased and the grieving process.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can guide individuals in how they express their grief, encouraging them to find healthy and respectful ways to mourn. Many people seek to honor their loved ones through remembrance and reflection rather than through displays of excessive sorrow.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette and Funeral Rites because it provides guidance on appropriate behavior during mourning and funeral practices.

Prophetic Etiquette Funeral Rites