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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 1862 in the Book of The Book of Funerals.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1862

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1862 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by Ibn 'Abbas said:, states: ""Aishah said: Rather the Messenger of Allah said: 'Allah, the Mighty and Sublime increases the punishment of the disbeliever due to some of his family's weeping for him."'"

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 عَبْدُ الْجَبَّارِ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْجَبَّارِ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، قَالَ قَصَّهُ لَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ قَالَتْ عَائِشَةُ إِنَّمَا قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ يَزِيدُ الْكَافِرَ عَذَابًا بِبَعْضِ بُكَاءِ أَهْلِهِ عَلَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Aishah said: Rather the Messenger of Allah said: 'Allah, the Mighty and Sublime increases the punishment of the disbeliever due to some of his family's weeping for him."'

Narrated by Ibn 'Abbas said:

Context

This hadith conveys a profound message about the consequences of grief for the disbeliever. Aisha reported that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that Allah increases the punishment of the disbeliever due to the weeping of their family. This highlights the emotional and spiritual dimensions of loss and the impact of familial bonds in the afterlife.

Modern Application

In the context of grieving a loss, this hadith serves as a reminder for families to support one another and reflect on the spiritual implications of their grief. It encourages a compassionate approach to mourning, emphasizing the importance of understanding the emotional weight of loss.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it addresses the consequences of grief for the deceased and their family.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead