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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by It was narrated from 'Amir bin Sa'd that when Sa'd was dying he said:, states: ""Make a niche for me in the side of the grave and set up (bricks) over me as was done for the Messenger of Allah.""

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2013

The Book of Funerals

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَامِرٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عَامِرِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، ‏:‏ أَنَّ سَعْدًا، لَمَّا حَضَرَتْهُ الْوَفَاةُ قَالَ ‏:‏ الْحَدُوا لِي لَحْدًا، وَانْصِبُوا عَلَىَّ نَصْبًا كَمَا فُعِلَ بِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

"Make a niche for me in the side of the grave and set up (bricks) over me as was done for the Messenger of Allah."

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Amir bin Sa'd that when Sa'd was dying he said:

Context

This hadith recounts the final wishes of Sa'd as he approached death, asking for a grave to be prepared for him similar to that of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It reflects the importance of following the Sunnah in funeral rites and the deep respect for the Prophet ﷺ's practices.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, many people seek to honor the deceased by following traditional burial practices that reflect the teachings of the Prophet ﷺ. This includes preparing graves in a respectful manner and ensuring that the deceased are treated with dignity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it emphasizes the significance of adhering to the Prophet's ﷺ practices in burial and the treatment of the deceased.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead

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And say, "My Lord, cause me to enter a sound entrance and to exit a sound exit and grant me from Yourself a supporting authority."

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This hadith is #2013 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Funerals and narrated by It was narrated from 'Amir bin Sa'd that when Sa'd was dying he said:.

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