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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by It was narrated that 'Alqamah bin Abi 'Alqamah, from his mother, that she heard 'Aishah say:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah got up one night and got dressed, then he went out. I told my slave girl Barirah to follow him, so she followed him until he came to Al-Baqi. Then he stood near if for as long…"

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2043

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.

أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، وَالْحَارِثُ بْنُ مِسْكِينٍ، قِرَاءَةً عَلَيْهِ وَأَنَا أَسْمَعُ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - عَنِ ابْنِ الْقَاسِمِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنْ عَلْقَمَةَ بْنِ أَبِي عَلْقَمَةَ، عَنْ أُمِّهِ، أَنَّهَا سَمِعَتْ عَائِشَةَ، تَقُولُ ‏:‏ قَامَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ذَاتَ لَيْلَةٍ فَلَبِسَ ثِيَابَهُ ثُمَّ خَرَجَ - قَالَتْ - فَأَمَرْتُ جَارِيَتِي بَرِيرَةَ تَتْبَعُهُ فَتَبِعَتْهُ حَتَّى جَاءَ الْبَقِيعَ، فَوَقَفَ فِي أَدْنَاهُ مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ أَنْ يَقِفَ، ثُمَّ انْصَرَفَ فَسَبَقَتْهُ بَرِيرَةُ فَأَخْبَرَتْنِي، فَلَمْ أَذْكُرْ لَهُ شَيْئًا حَتَّى أَصْبَحْتُ، ثُمَّ ذَكَرْتُ ذَلِكَ لَهُ فَقَالَ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ إِنِّي بُعِثْتُ إِلَى أَهْلِ الْبَقِيعِ لأُصَلِّيَ عَلَيْهِمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah got up one night and got dressed, then he went out. I told my slave girl Barirah to follow him, so she followed him until he came to Al-Baqi. Then he stood near if for as long as Allah willed that he should stand, then he left. Barirah came back before he did and told me, but I did not mention anything until morning came, then I mentioned that to him. He said: 'I was sent to the people of Al-Baqi' to pray for them."'

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Alqamah bin Abi 'Alqamah, from his mother, that she heard 'Aishah say:

Context

In this hadith, 'Aishah narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ visited the graveyard of Al-Baqi to pray for the deceased. This action reflects the Prophet's compassion and concern for the deceased, as well as the importance of remembering and praying for those who have passed away.

Modern Application

Today, Muslims often visit cemeteries to pray for their loved ones who have passed away. This practice serves as a reminder of mortality and the importance of making du'a for the deceased, fostering a sense of community and remembrance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Funeral Rites because it illustrates the Prophet's actions regarding the deceased and the importance of prayer for them.

Prophetic Conduct Funeral Rites