Sunan Ibn Majah #1283

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 أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ الأَحْمَرُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ قَيْسٍ، عَنِ الْمِنْهَالِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ زَاذَانَ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ بْنِ عَازِبٍ، قَالَ خَرَجْنَا مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فِي جِنَازَةٍ فَانْتَهَيْنَا إِلَى الْقَبْرِ فَجَلَسَ وَجَلَسْنَا كَأَنَّ عَلَى رُءُوسِنَا الطَّيْرَ ‏.‏
“We went out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) for a funeral, and we came to a grave. He sat down and we sat down, as if there were birds on our heads.”
Narrated by It was narrated that Bara’ bin ‘Azib said:

Context

Bara’ bin ‘Azib recounts an experience with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during a funeral, where they sat quietly, creating an atmosphere of respect and solemnity. This moment illustrates the importance of honoring the deceased and the collective nature of mourning within the community.

Modern Application

In contemporary funerals, maintaining a respectful silence and demeanor is crucial. This practice helps families and friends to grieve together, fostering a sense of community support during difficult times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it emphasizes the respectful conduct expected during funerals and the importance of honoring those who have passed.

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This hadith is #1283 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals and narrated by It was narrated that Bara’ bin ‘Azib said:.

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