Sunan Ibn Majah #1185
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith recounts an interaction between the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and 'Aishah during a moment of grief. The Prophet reassures her not to mourn excessively for her dying relative, indicating that such grief contributes to the deceased's merits. This teaching emphasizes the Islamic perspective on death and the importance of maintaining a balanced emotional response.
Modern Application
In times of loss, this hadith reminds us to find solace in the belief that our loved ones' struggles can lead to rewards. It encourages us to support one another in grief while also recognizing the positive aspects of their journey.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Treatment of the Dead because it addresses the emotional response to death and the significance of understanding the merits associated with it.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #1185 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from ‘Aishah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered upon her and there was a close relative of hers who was in the throes of death. When the Prophet (ﷺ) saw how upset she was, he said:.