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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 1201 in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1201 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals), narrated by It was narrated that ‘Ali bin Abu Talib said that when he washed the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) he looked for what which is usually looked for on the deceased (i.e., dirt), and he found none. He said:, states: "“May my father be sacrificed for you, you are pure; you were pure in life and you are pure in death.”"

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ خِذَامٍ، حَدَّثَنَا صَفْوَانُ بْنُ عِيسَى، أَنْبَأَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ، قَالَ لَمَّا غَسَّلَ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ذَهَبَ يَلْتَمِسُ مِنْهُ مَا يَلْتَمِسُ مِنَ الْمَيِّتِ فَلَمْ يَجِدْهُ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ بِأَبِي الطَّيِّبُ طِبْتَ حَيًّا وَطِبْتَ مَيِّتًا ‏.‏

“May my father be sacrificed for you, you are pure; you were pure in life and you are pure in death.”

Narrated by It was narrated that ‘Ali bin Abu Talib said that when he washed the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) he looked for what which is usually looked for on the deceased (i.e., dirt), and he found none. He said:

Context

This hadith narrated by 'Ali bin Abu Talib recounts the moment when he washed the body of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and found no dirt on him. This reflects the purity and integrity of the Prophet (ﷺ), both in life and death, and highlights the respect and honor given to him even after passing.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this can inspire individuals to strive for purity and integrity in their own lives. It encourages a commitment to living honorably and maintaining a good character, which is reflected in how one is remembered after death.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it emphasizes the respect and purity associated with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) even in death.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead