What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1313 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals), narrated by It was narrated from Umm Salamah from the Prophet (ﷺ) regarding:, states: "“And that they will not disobey you in Ma’ruf (all that is good in Islam);” he said: “(It is about) wailing.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 1313 in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals.

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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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، مَوْلَى الصَّهْبَاءِ عَنْ شَهْرِ بْنِ حَوْشَبٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏{وَلاَ يَعْصِينَكَ فِي مَعْرُوفٍ}‏ قَالَ: ‏"‏ النَّوْحُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“And that they will not disobey you in Ma’ruf (all that is good in Islam);” he said: “(It is about) wailing.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Umm Salamah from the Prophet (ﷺ) regarding:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) discusses the concept of obedience in the context of good deeds, specifically mentioning wailing. This highlights the importance of adhering to Islamic principles even in times of grief, encouraging a balanced approach to expressing emotions while maintaining respect for Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle encourages individuals to express grief in ways that align with Islamic teachings, promoting a healthy balance between emotional expression and adherence to faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds and Prophetic Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining Islamic values in all aspects of life, including during times of sorrow.

Good Deeds Prophetic Conduct