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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 1870 in the Book of The Book of Funerals.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1870 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by It was narrated from Yazid bin Aws, that:, states: "Abu Musa said he fell unconscious and an Umm Walad of his wept. When he woke up, he asked her: "Have you not heard what the Messenger of Allah said?" She said: "He said: 'He is not one of us who raise…"

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَوْسٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، أَنَّهُ أُغْمِيَ عَلَيْهِ فَبَكَتْ أُمُّ وَلَدٍ لَهُ فَلَمَّا أَفَاقَ قَالَ لَهَا أَمَا بَلَغَكِ مَا قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَسَأَلْنَاهَا فَقَالَتْ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَيْسَ مِنَّا مَنْ سَلَقَ وَحَلَقَ وَخَرَقَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Abu Musa said he fell unconscious and an Umm Walad of his wept. When he woke up, he asked her: "Have you not heard what the Messenger of Allah said?" She said: "He said: 'He is not one of us who raises his voice in lamentation, shaves his head, or rends his garments.""

Narrated by It was narrated from Yazid bin Aws, that:

Context

This hadith describes an incident where Abu Musa fainted, and upon regaining consciousness, he reminded a woman of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings regarding mourning practices. The Prophet (ﷺ) emphasized that excessive lamentation and certain physical expressions of grief are not part of the Islamic tradition.

Modern Application

In times of loss, this hadith serves as a reminder to approach grief with dignity and restraint. It encourages individuals to remember the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ) and to find solace in faith during difficult times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it addresses appropriate behaviors during mourning as taught by the Prophet (ﷺ).

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead