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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 1859 in the Book of The Book of Funerals.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1859

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1859 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by It was narrated that 'Imran bin Husain said:, states: ""The deceased is punished due to his family's wailing for him." A man said to him: "A man died in Khurasan and his family wailed for him here; will he be punished due to his family's wailing?" He said…"

The Book of Funerals

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا مَنْصُورٌ، - هُوَ ابْنُ زَاذَانَ - عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ، قَالَ الْمَيِّتُ يُعَذَّبُ بِنِيَاحَةِ أَهْلِهِ عَلَيْهِ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ لَهُ رَجُلٌ أَرَأَيْتَ رَجُلاً مَاتَ بِخُرَاسَانَ وَنَاحَ أَهْلُهُ عَلَيْهِ هَا هُنَا أَكَانَ يُعَذَّبُ بِنِيَاحَةِ أَهْلِهِ قَالَ صَدَقَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَكَذَبْتَ أَنْتَ ‏.‏

"The deceased is punished due to his family's wailing for him." A man said to him: "A man died in Khurasan and his family wailed for him here; will he be punished due to his family's wailing?" He said: "The Messenger of Allah spoke the truth and you are a liar."

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Imran bin Husain said:

Context

Imran bin Husain narrates that the deceased may face punishment due to the mourning practices of their family. This highlights the significance of how the living's actions can impact the deceased, as emphasized by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for families to reflect on their mourning practices. It encourages a respectful and measured approach to grief, considering the spiritual implications of their actions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Punishments (Hudud) because it addresses the consequences of mourning practices on the deceased.

Funeral Rites Punishments (Hudud)