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Sunan Ibn Majah #1294

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 أَزْهَرُ بْنُ مَرْوَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الدَّهْمَاءِ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ احْفِرُوا وَأَوْسِعُوا وَأَحْسِنُوا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Dig the grave deep, make it spacious and prepare it well.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Hisham bin ‘Amir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructs on the proper way to prepare a grave. His guidance emphasizes the importance of respect and care in dealing with the deceased, ensuring that the final resting place is treated with dignity.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by encouraging families to approach burial practices with thoughtfulness and respect. It serves as a reminder to honor the deceased in a manner that reflects their dignity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites because it provides guidance on the respectful treatment of the deceased during burial.

Funeral Rites

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1294 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated from Hisham bin ‘Amir that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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