What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1254 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals) states: "It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) placed a man in his grave at night, and he lit a lamp in his grave."

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 1254 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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، أَنْبَأَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ الْيَمَانِ، عَنْ مِنْهَالِ بْنِ خَلِيفَةَ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أَدْخَلَ رَجُلاً قَبْرَهُ لَيْلاً وَأَسْرَجَ فِي قَبْرِهِ ‏.‏

It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) placed a man in his grave at night, and he lit a lamp in his grave.

Context

This hadith describes an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ placed a man in his grave at night and lit a lamp for him. This act reflects the Prophet's ﷺ compassion and the importance of honoring the deceased, ensuring they are treated with dignity even in death.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages Muslims to show respect and care for the deceased, emphasizing the importance of proper burial rites and the remembrance of those who have passed away.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it highlights the significance of honoring the deceased and the rituals associated with burial.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead