What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1316 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Wailing over the dead is one of the affairs of the Days of Ignorance and if the woman who wails does not repent before she dies, she will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection wearing a shirt of…"

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 1316 in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals.

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ رَاشِدٍ الْيَمَامِيُّ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ النِّيَاحَةُ عَلَى الْمَيِّتِ مِنْ أَمْرِ الْجَاهِلِيَّةِ فَإِنَّ النَّائِحَةَ إِنْ لَمْ تَتُبْ قَبْلَ أَنْ تَمُوتَ فَإِنَّهَا تُبْعَثُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ عَلَيْهَا سَرَابِيلُ مِنْ قَطِرَانٍ ثُمَّ يُعْلَى عَلَيْهَا بِدُرُوعٍ مِنْ لَهَبِ النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Wailing over the dead is one of the affairs of the Days of Ignorance and if the woman who wails does not repent before she dies, she will be resurrected on the Day of Resurrection wearing a shirt of pitch (tar), over which she will wear a shirt of flaming fire.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith addresses the practice of mourning in a manner that reflects the values of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) condemns excessive wailing over the deceased, associating it with the pre-Islamic era. He warns that those who do not repent from such behavior will face consequences in the Hereafter.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith encourages individuals to approach grief with dignity and restraint. It serves as a reminder to honor the deceased in ways that align with Islamic teachings, promoting a balanced approach to mourning.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites because it discusses the proper conduct regarding mourning and the implications of excessive grief.

Funeral Rites