Sunan Ibn Majah #1182

Chapters Regarding Funerals

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ شَقِيقٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ التَّيْمِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ، - وَلَيْسَ بِالنَّهْدِيِّ - عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ مَعْقِلِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ اقْرَءُوهَا عِنْدَ مَوْتَاكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي ‏{يس}‏ ‏.‏
“Recite Qur’an near your dying ones,” meaning Ya-Sin.
Narrated by It was narrated from Ma’qil bin Yasar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith conveys the instruction from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to recite the Qur'an, specifically Surah Ya-Sin, near those who are dying. This practice serves as a source of comfort and spiritual support for both the dying and those present. It reflects the importance of the Qur'an in providing solace during critical moments.

Modern Application

In contemporary settings, reciting the Qur'an for those nearing death can offer spiritual comfort and peace. It serves as a reminder of the connection between the living and the divine, reinforcing the significance of faith during life's transitions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Quran and Funeral Rites because it emphasizes the role of the Qur'an in providing comfort during the dying process and highlights its importance in Islamic funeral practices.

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This hadith is #1182 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals and narrated by It was narrated from Ma’qil bin Yasar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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