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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 1914 in the Book of The Book of Funerals.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1914 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: 'When the Janazah (prepared body) is placed (on the bier) and the men lift it onto their shoulders, if it was a righteous person it says: Take me quickly, take me quickly…"

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيَّ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِذَا وُضِعَتِ الْجَنَازَةُ فَاحْتَمَلَهَا الرِّجَالُ عَلَى أَعْنَاقِهِمْ فَإِنْ كَانَتْ صَالِحَةً قَالَتْ قَدِّمُونِي قَدِّمُونِي وَإِنْ كَانَتْ غَيْرَ صَالِحَةٍ قَالَتْ يَا وَيْلَهَا إِلَى أَيْنَ تَذْهَبُونَ بِهَا يَسْمَعُ صَوْتَهَا كُلُّ شَىْءٍ إِلاَّ الإِنْسَانَ وَلَوْ سَمِعَهَا الإِنْسَانُ لَصَعِقَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'When the Janazah (prepared body) is placed (on the bier) and the men lift it onto their shoulders, if it was a righteous person it says: Take me quickly, take me quickly. And if it was not a righteous person it says: Woe to me! Where are you taking me! And everything hears its voice except man, and if man heard it he would faint."'

Narrated by Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said:

Context

Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrates a profound hadith about the Janazah (funeral) prayer, where the soul of the deceased expresses its state. A righteous soul urges to be taken quickly, while an unrighteous soul laments its fate. This illustrates the spiritual significance of life and death in Islam.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the importance of living a righteous life, as our actions have consequences beyond this world. It encourages Muslims to reflect on their deeds and strive for righteousness, particularly when attending funerals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it discusses the spiritual state of the deceased and the implications of their life choices.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead