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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1881 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said:, states: ""There are no two Muslims, three of whose children die before reaching puberty, but Allah will admit them to Paradise by virtue of His mercy toward them. It will be said to them: 'Enter Paradise.' The…"

The Book of Funerals

Da'if

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 إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ ابْنِ عُلَيَّةَ، وَعَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ، - وَهُوَ الأَزْرَقُ - عَنْ عَوْفٍ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ مَا مِنْ مُسْلِمَيْنِ يَمُوتُ بَيْنَهُمَا ثَلاَثَةُ أَوْلاَدٍ لَمْ يَبْلُغُوا الْحِنْثَ إِلاَّ أَدْخَلَهُمَا اللَّهُ بِفَضْلِ رَحْمَتِهِ إِيَّاهُمُ الْجَنَّةَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ يُقَالُ لَهُمُ ادْخُلُوا الْجَنَّةَ فَيَقُولُونَ حَتَّى يَدْخُلَ آبَاؤُنَا فَيُقَالُ ادْخُلُوا الْجَنَّةَ أَنْتُمْ وَآبَاؤُكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"There are no two Muslims, three of whose children die before reaching puberty, but Allah will admit them to Paradise by virtue of His mercy toward them. It will be said to them: 'Enter Paradise.' They will say: 'Not until our parents enter.' So it will be said: 'Enter Paradise, you and your parents."'

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said:

Context

This hadith highlights the mercy of Allah towards parents who lose children before they reach puberty. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) assures that such parents will be granted entry into Paradise due to their loss. This reflects the compassionate nature of Allah and the hope offered to grieving parents.

Modern Application

This teaching provides comfort to parents facing the loss of young children today, reminding them of Allah's mercy and the promise of reunion in the afterlife. It encourages communities to support grieving families with compassion and understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment because it discusses the implications of loss and the rewards awaiting parents in the afterlife, as conveyed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Day of Judgment