Sunan Ibn Majah #1289

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مُوسَى السُّدِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ أَبِي الْيَقْظَانِ، عَنْ زَاذَانَ، عَنْ جَرِيرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْبَجَلِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ اللَّحْدُ لَنَا وَالشَّقُّ لِغَيْرِنَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘The niche-grave is for us and the ditch-grave is for others.’”
Narrated by It was narrated that Jarir bin ‘Abdullah Al-Bajali said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) distinguishes between two types of graves: the niche-grave, which is preferred for Muslims, and the ditch-grave, which is associated with others. This statement reflects the cultural and religious practices surrounding burial and the significance of the grave in Islamic tradition. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of proper burial rites for the deceased.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith reminds us of the importance of honoring the deceased through appropriate burial practices. Many communities ensure that their loved ones receive a dignified burial, reflecting their beliefs and values, which can foster a sense of peace for the bereaved.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it discusses the preferred burial method for Muslims and highlights the significance of proper treatment of the deceased.

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This hadith is #1289 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that Jarir bin ‘Abdullah Al-Bajali said:.

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