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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1280 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals), narrated by It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:, states: "“I could not find him, meaning the Prophet (ﷺ), and he was in Al-Baqi’. He said: “As-salamu ‘alaykum dara qawmin mu’minin. Antum lana faratun wa inna bikum lahiqun. Allahumma la tahrimna ajrahum wa la…"

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَامِرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ فَقَدْتُهُ - تَعْنِي النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ - فَإِذَا هُوَ بِالْبَقِيعِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ دَارَ قَوْمٍ مُؤْمِنِينَ أَنْتُمْ لَنَا فَرَطٌ وَإِنَّا بِكُمْ لاَحِقُونَ اللَّهُمَّ لاَ تَحْرِمْنَا أَجْرَهُمْ وَلاَ تَفْتِنَّا بَعْدَهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“I could not find him, meaning the Prophet (ﷺ), and he was in Al-Baqi’. He said: “As-salamu ‘alaykum dara qawmin mu’minin. Antum lana faratun wa inna bikum lahiqun. Allahumma la tahrimna ajrahum wa la taftinna ba’dahum. (Peace be upon you, O abode of believing people. You have gone ahead of us and verily we will join you soon. O Allah, do not deprive us of their reward and do not put us to trial after them).”

Narrated by It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:

Context

In this narration, Aisha recounts an instance where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) visited the graveyard of Al-Baqi’ and greeted the deceased believers. His supplication reflects a deep connection to the community of believers, expressing hope for reunion and asking Allah not to deprive the living of the rewards of the deceased.

Modern Application

This hadith can inspire individuals to remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away. In modern contexts, it encourages the practice of visiting graves and making supplications for the deceased, fostering a sense of community and remembrance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Funeral Rites because it highlights the significance of praying for the deceased and the customs surrounding funerals in Islam.

Supplication Funeral Rites