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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1854

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1854 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Subaih said:, states: ""I heard Muhammad bin Sirin say: It was mentioned in the presence of 'Imran bin Husain that the deceased is punished due to the weeping of the living.' 'Imran said: "The Messenger of Allah said it.""

The Book of Funerals

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ صُبَيْحٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ سِيرِينَ، يَقُولُ ذُكِرَ عِنْدَ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ الْمَيِّتُ يُعَذَّبُ بِبُكَاءِ الْحَىِّ فَقَالَ عِمْرَانُ قَالَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

"I heard Muhammad bin Sirin say: It was mentioned in the presence of 'Imran bin Husain that the deceased is punished due to the weeping of the living.' 'Imran said: "The Messenger of Allah said it."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Subaih said:

Context

This hadith discusses the concept of the deceased being punished due to the weeping of the living. It was shared in a conversation about the consequences of mourning, highlighting the cultural and emotional aspects of dealing with death in Islamic tradition.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle reminds individuals to approach mourning with mindfulness. While expressing grief is natural, it encourages a balance between honoring the deceased and maintaining a sense of peace for their souls.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites because it addresses the emotional responses to death and their potential implications for the deceased.

Funeral Rites