Sunan an-Nasa'i #2725

The Book of Hajj
Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا مُصْعَبُ بْنُ الْمِقْدَامِ، عَنْ زَائِدَةَ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ شَقِيقٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا الصُّبَىُّ، فَذَكَرَ مِثْلَهُ قَالَ فَأَتَيْتُ عُمَرَ فَقَصَصْتُ عَلَيْهِ الْقِصَّةَ إِلاَّ قَوْلَهُ يَا هَنَّاهُ ‏.‏
'I came to 'Umar and told him the story, apart from the words: 'Hey you!'''
Narrated by (Another chain) that shaqiq said; a "As-Subai told us something similar, and he said:

Context

This hadith recounts a story involving a man who, fearing punishment, instructed his family to scatter his remains after death. Despite his actions, Allah's mercy prevailed, and he was forgiven due to his fear of Him. This narrative illustrates the themes of repentance, divine mercy, and the importance of sincere intentions in seeking forgiveness.

Modern Application

In contemporary discussions about repentance and forgiveness, this hadith serves as a powerful reminder that sincere fear of Allah and genuine remorse can lead to forgiveness, regardless of past actions. It encourages individuals to maintain hope in Allah's mercy.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Funeral Rites because it addresses themes of repentance in the context of death and the afterlife, highlighting the significance of intentions.

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #2725 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Hajj. It is graded Da'if and narrated by (Another chain) that shaqiq said; a "As-Subai told us something similar, and he said:.

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