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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 2071 in the Book of The Book of Funerals.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2071 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Funerals), narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that:, states: "a Jewish woman came to her and asked her to give her something, so 'Aishah gave her something, and she said: "May Allah protect you from the torment of the grave." 'Aishah said:" She made me worried,…"

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 هَنَّادٌ، عَنْ أَبِي مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، دَخَلَتْ يَهُودِيَّةٌ عَلَيْهَا فَاسْتَوْهَبَتْهَا شَيْئًا فَوَهَبَتْ لَهَا عَائِشَةُ فَقَالَتْ أَجَارَكِ اللَّهُ مِنْ عَذَابِ الْقَبْرِ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ عَائِشَةُ فَوَقَعَ فِي نَفْسِي مِنْ ذَلِكَ حَتَّى جَاءَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَذَكَرْتُ ذَلِكَ لَهُ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّهُمْ لَيُعَذَّبُونَ فِي قُبُورِهِمْ عَذَابًا تَسْمَعُهُ الْبَهَائِمُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

a Jewish woman came to her and asked her to give her something, so 'Aishah gave her something, and she said: "May Allah protect you from the torment of the grave." 'Aishah said:" She made me worried, until the Messenger of Allah came and I mentioned that to him. He said: 'They are tormented in their graves with a torment that the animals hear."'

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Aishah that:

Context

In this narration, 'Aishah recounts an encounter with a Jewish woman who expresses concern for her protection from the torment of the grave. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ responds by confirming that such torment exists, emphasizing the reality of the afterlife and the consequences of one's actions in this world.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims today to reflect on their actions and the potential consequences in the afterlife. It encourages individuals to live righteously and seek forgiveness, fostering a sense of accountability in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Funeral Rites because it addresses the realities of the afterlife and the importance of preparing for it through righteous living.

Day of Judgment Funeral Rites