Sunan Abu Dawud #3184

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 حُمَيْدُ بْنُ مَسْعَدَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ يُونُسَ - عَنْ عُيَيْنَةَ، بِهَذَا الْحَدِيثِ قَالاَ فِي جَنَازَةِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ وَقَالَ فَحَمَلَ عَلَيْهِمْ بَغْلَتَهُ وَأَهْوَى بِالسَّوْطِ ‏.‏
We attended the funeral of AbdurRahman ibn Samurah and he said: He (AbuBakrah) made his mule run quickly and pointed with the flog.
Narrated by Uyaynah also reported the aforementioned tradition (No. 3176) through a different chain of transmitters. This version goes:

Context

This narration describes an event during the funeral of AbdurRahman ibn Samurah, where a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) hastens his mule and uses a whip to direct it. This illustrates the importance of respect and decorum during funerals, emphasizing the need for solemnity in such moments.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith serves as a reminder to approach funerals with respect and dignity. It encourages individuals to maintain a somber atmosphere and to honor the deceased appropriately, reflecting on the significance of life and death.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Funeral Rites because it highlights the behavior expected during funerals and the respect due to the deceased.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3184 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Uyaynah also reported the aforementioned tradition (No. 3176) through a different chain of transmitters. This version goes:.

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