What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1205 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was shrouded in three garments: The shirt in which he died, and a Najrani Hullah."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 1205 in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals.

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Chapters Regarding Funerals

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي زِيَادٍ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ مِقْسَمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ كُفِّنَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فِي ثَلاَثَةِ أَثْوَابٍ قَمِيصُهُ الَّذِي قُبِضَ فِيهِ وَحُلَّةٌ نَجْرَانِيَّةٌ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was shrouded in three garments: The shirt in which he died, and a Najrani Hullah.

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said:

Context

This hadith describes the shrouding of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) after his passing. He was wrapped in three garments, including the shirt he died in. This practice reflects the respect and honor given to the deceased in Islamic tradition, emphasizing the significance of proper funeral rites and the treatment of the dead.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of honoring the deceased with dignity and respect. It encourages individuals to follow proper funeral practices and to treat the dead with care and reverence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it illustrates the respectful practices associated with the passing of individuals in Islam.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead