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Sunan Ibn Majah #1195

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُصَفَّى الْحِمْصِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا بَقِيَّةُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ، عَنْ مُبَشِّرِ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ لِيُغَسِّلْ مَوْتَاكُمُ الْمَأْمُونُونَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
‘Let the honest wash your dead.”
Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

Narrated by 'Abdullah bin 'Umar, this hadith emphasizes the importance of integrity in handling the deceased. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed that only honest individuals should wash the dead, highlighting the significance of trustworthiness in such sensitive matters. This reflects a broader principle of respect and dignity in funeral rites.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle can guide families in selecting trustworthy individuals for handling funeral arrangements. It underscores the importance of integrity and respect in caring for the deceased, ensuring that their final rites are performed honorably.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it addresses the ethical considerations in caring for the deceased.

Funeral RitesTreatment of the Dead

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1195 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals and narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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