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Sunan Ibn Majah #1202

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 عَبَّادُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ زَيْدِ بْنِ عَلِيِّ بْنِ الْحُسَيْنِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِذَا أَنَا مُتُّ فَاغْسِلْنِي بِسَبْعِ قِرَبٍ مِنْ بِئْرِي بِئْرِ غَرْسٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“When I die, then wash me with seven buckets from me well, the well of Ghars.”
Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Ali that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith reveals the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) instructions regarding funeral rites, specifically the washing of the deceased. The emphasis on using seven buckets of water signifies the importance of cleanliness and respect in handling the deceased, reflecting the dignity afforded to all individuals in death.

Modern Application

In contemporary practices, this hadith encourages families to honor their loved ones through proper funeral rites, ensuring that they are treated with respect and dignity even after passing. It highlights the significance of community support during times of loss.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites because it provides guidance on the proper treatment of the deceased, emphasizing the respect and dignity owed to them.

Funeral Rites

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1202 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from ‘Ali that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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