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Sunan Ibn Majah #1186

Chapters Regarding Funerals
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا بَكْرُ بْنُ خَلَفٍ أَبُو بِشْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ الْمُثَنَّى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْمُؤْمِنُ يَمُوتُ بِعَرَقِ الْجَبِينِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The believer dies with sweat on his brow.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Buraidah from his father that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith states that a believer dies with sweat on their brow, symbolizing the struggle and effort in life. It reflects the notion that the believer's life is filled with challenges, and their death is a culmination of their efforts and faith.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle can motivate individuals to strive for righteousness and to live a life of purpose. It serves as a reminder that our efforts and struggles are recognized and valued in the sight of Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Spiritual Status because it highlights the connection between a believer's life efforts and their spiritual standing at the time of death.

Spiritual Status

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1186 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Buraidah from his father that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.

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