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Sunan Ibn Majah #1261

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدَةَ، أَنْبَأَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ثَابِتٌ، عَنْ أَبِي رَافِعٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، ‏.‏ أَنَّ امْرَأَةً، سَوْدَاءَ كَانَتْ تَقُمُّ الْمَسْجِدَ فَفَقَدَهَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فَسَأَلَ عَنْهَا بَعْدَ أَيَّامٍ فَقِيلَ لَهُ إِنَّهَا مَاتَتْ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏ "‏ فَهَلاَّ آذَنْتُمُونِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَأَتَى قَبْرَهَا فَصَلَّى عَلَيْهَا ‏.‏
“Why did you not tell me?” Then he went to her grave and offered the funeral prayer for her.
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that a black woman used to sweep the mosque. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) noticed she was missing and he asked about her after a few days. He was told that she had died. He said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrates his care for even the most humble members of the community by inquiring about a woman who used to clean the mosque. His actions show the importance of recognizing and honoring those who serve the community, regardless of their status. This reflects the broader Islamic principle of valuing all individuals.

Modern Application

In modern society, acknowledging the contributions of all community members, especially those in service roles, fosters inclusivity and respect. Simple acts of recognition can strengthen community ties and encourage a culture of appreciation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites because it emphasizes the importance of honoring and remembering those who have passed, regardless of their social status.

Funeral Rites

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This hadith is #1261 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that a black woman used to sweep the mosque. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) noticed she was missing and he asked about her after a few days. He was told that she had died. He said:.

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