Sunan Ibn Majah #1184

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ الأَزْهَرِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عِيسَى، حَدَّثَنَا يُوسُفُ بْنُ الْمَاجِشُونِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، قَالَ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ وَهُوَ يَمُوتُ فَقُلْتُ اقْرَأْ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ السَّلاَمَ ‏.‏
“I entered upon Jabir bin ‘Abdullah when he was dying, and I said: ‘Convey my Salam to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).’”
Narrated by Muhammad bin Munkadir said:

Context

In this narration, Muhammad bin Munkadir visits Jabir bin 'Abdullah during his final moments and conveys a message of peace to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This act illustrates the importance of maintaining connections and expressing love and respect, even in the face of death. It highlights the significance of the Prophet (ﷺ) as a central figure in the lives of his followers.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the value of expressing our feelings and maintaining connections with loved ones, especially during difficult times. It encourages us to convey our sentiments and respect for those who have passed, fostering a sense of community and shared grief.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Treatment of the Dead because it emphasizes the importance of honoring the deceased and maintaining connections with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) even in death.

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This hadith is #1184 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Muhammad bin Munkadir said:.

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