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Sunan Ibn Majah #1177

Chapters Regarding Funerals
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يُوسُفُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو سِنَانٍ الْقَسْمَلِيُّ، عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ أَبِي سَوْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ مَنْ عَادَ مَرِيضًا نَادَى مُنَادٍ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ طِبْتَ وَطَابَ مَمْشَاكَ وَتَبَوَّأْتَ مِنَ الْجَنَّةِ مَنْزِلاً ‏"‏ ‏.‏
‘Whoever visits a sick person, a caller calls from heaven: ‘May you be happy, may your walking be blessed, and may you occupy a dignified position in Paradise.’”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of visiting the sick. Abu Hurairah narrates that when someone visits a sick person, a caller from heaven blesses the visitor, indicating the spiritual rewards associated with this act of kindness. The takeaway is that visiting the sick is not only a moral duty but also a means of earning divine blessings.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, taking the time to visit someone who is ill can significantly uplift their spirits. It fosters a sense of community and support, reminding us of the importance of caring for one another during difficult times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam because it highlights the act of visiting the sick as a means of showing care and compassion.

Hospitality in Islam

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1177 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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