What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2026 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:, states: ""A man was buried with my father in the same grave and I felt restless until I brought him out and buried him on his own.""

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 2026 in the Book of The Book of Funerals.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2026

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 الْعَبَّاسُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْعَظِيمِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ ‏:‏ دُفِنَ مَعَ أَبِي رَجُلٌ فِي الْقَبْرِ فَلَمْ يَطِبْ قَلْبِي حَتَّى أَخْرَجْتُهُ وَدَفَنْتُهُ عَلَى حِدَةٍ ‏.‏

"A man was buried with my father in the same grave and I felt restless until I brought him out and buried him on his own."

Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir said:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir narrates his discomfort when a man was buried alongside his father. This reflects the emotional and ethical considerations surrounding burial practices in Islam, emphasizing the importance of respecting the deceased and ensuring proper treatment.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for families to consider the wishes of the deceased and the importance of proper burial practices. It encourages individuals to think about how they wish to be treated after death and to communicate these wishes to their loved ones.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it highlights the significance of proper burial practices and the emotional considerations involved.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead