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Sunan Ibn Majah #1286

Chapters Regarding Funerals
Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْمُحَارِبِيُّ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ عَطِيَّةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أُخِذَ مِنْ قِبَلِ الْقِبْلَةِ وَاسْتُقْبِلَ اسْتِقْبَالاً وَاسْتُلَّ اسْتِلاَلاً ‏.‏
It was narrated from Abu Sa’eed that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was brought into his grave from the direction of the Qiblah, and he was placed in his grave gently.

Context

This hadith recounts the respectful manner in which the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was laid to rest, emphasizing the importance of treating the deceased with dignity. The act of placing him in his grave from the direction of the Qiblah highlights the significance of honoring the deceased according to Islamic traditions.

Modern Application

In contemporary funeral practices, this principle can guide individuals to ensure that their loved ones are treated with respect and dignity after death. Following traditional rites can provide comfort to the bereaved and honor the memory of the deceased.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it illustrates the respectful treatment of the deceased in accordance with Islamic customs.

Funeral RitesTreatment of the Dead

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This hadith is #1286 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Da'if.

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