What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1979 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:, states: ""I was in the second row on the day the Messenger of Allah offered the funeral prayer for An-Najashi.""

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 1979 in the Book of The Book of Funerals.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1979

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، سَمِعْتُ شُعْبَةَ، يَقُولُ السَّاعَةَ يَخْرُجُ السَّاعَةَ يَخْرُجُ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ كُنْتُ فِي الصَّفِّ الثَّانِي يَوْمَ صَلَّى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى النَّجَاشِيِّ ‏.‏

"I was in the second row on the day the Messenger of Allah offered the funeral prayer for An-Najashi."

Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:

Context

In this narration, Jabir recounts being present during the funeral prayer for An-Najashi, an important figure in Islamic history. The Prophet (ﷺ) led the prayer, demonstrating the communal aspect of mourning and the respect afforded to the deceased. This event underscores the significance of funeral rites in Islam.

Modern Application

Today, Muslims continue to honor the deceased through communal prayers and rituals, reflecting on the importance of community support during times of loss. This practice fosters a sense of unity and compassion among individuals as they remember those who have passed.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) conduct in leading a funeral prayer, emphasizing the communal aspect of honoring the deceased.

Funeral Rites