What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2066 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:, states: ""I heard the Messenger of Allah after that seeking refuge with Allah from the torment of the grave.""

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 2066 in the Book of The Book of Funerals.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2066

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 سَوَّادِ بْنِ الأَسْوَدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنِ ابْنِ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَعْدَ ذَلِكَ يَسْتَعِيذُ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ ‏.‏

"I heard the Messenger of Allah after that seeking refuge with Allah from the torment of the grave."

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said:

Context

Abu Hurairah reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sought refuge from the torment of the grave, emphasizing the reality of such punishment. This hadith serves as a reminder of the afterlife and the importance of preparing for it through righteous actions.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and seek forgiveness regularly. It serves as a motivation to live a life aligned with Islamic teachings to avoid potential consequences in the hereafter.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Punishment and Funeral Rites because it highlights the significance of being mindful of the afterlife and the realities of divine accountability.

Divine Punishment Funeral Rites