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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 2024 in the Book of The Book of Funerals.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2024 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by Jabir said:, states: ""The Prophet came to 'Abdullah bin Ubayy after he had been placed in his grave, and commanded that he be brought out. He placed him on his knees and blew on him and clothed him in his shirt. And Allah…"

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.

قَالَ الْحَارِثُ بْنُ مِسْكِينٍ قِرَاءَةً عَلَيْهِ وَأَنَا أَسْمَعُ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، قَالَ سَمِعَ عَمْرٌو، جَابِرًا يَقُولُ ‏:‏ أَتَى النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ أُبَىٍّ بَعْدَ مَا أُدْخِلَ فِي قَبْرِهِ، فَأَمَرَ بِهِ فَأُخْرِجَ فَوَضَعَهُ عَلَى رُكْبَتَيْهِ، وَنَفَثَ عَلَيْهِ مِنْ رِيقِهِ وَأَلْبَسَهُ قَمِيصَهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ ‏.‏

"The Prophet came to 'Abdullah bin Ubayy after he had been placed in his grave, and commanded that he be brought out. He placed him on his knees and blew on him and clothed him in his shirt. And Allah knows best."

Narrated by Jabir said:

Context

Jabir narrates an event where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ showed compassion towards 'Abdullah bin Ubayy after his death. By bringing him out of his grave and clothing him, the Prophet ﷺ demonstrated the importance of kindness and respect towards the deceased, even after death.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to treat the deceased with care and compassion. It encourages individuals to reflect on their responsibilities towards those who have passed away, promoting a culture of respect and dignity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it illustrates the Prophet's ﷺ compassionate actions towards the deceased, emphasizing the importance of kindness in burial practices.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead