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Sunan Ibn Majah #1341

Chapters Regarding Funerals
Hasan

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، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدُ بْنُ مَخْلَدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ النَّوْفَلِيُّ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ رُومَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ لَسِقْطٌ أُقَدِّمُهُ بَيْنَ يَدَىَّ أَحَبُّ إِلَىَّ مِنْ فَارِسٍ أُخَلِّفُهُ خَلْفِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏
‘A miscarried fetus sent before me is dearer to me than a horseman whom I leave behind.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expresses the value of a miscarried fetus, stating that it is dearer to him than a horseman left behind. This highlights the significance of life, even in its earliest stages, and the compassion the Prophet had towards all forms of life.

Modern Application

This teaching can resonate with individuals today, emphasizing the importance of valuing life and the emotional connections we have with our loved ones, regardless of their circumstances. It encourages compassion and understanding.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Treatment of the Dead because it reflects the Prophet's compassion and respect for all forms of life, including those lost before birth.

Prophetic ConductTreatment of the Dead

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1341 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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