Sunan Ibn Majah #1346

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا شُجَاعُ بْنُ مَخْلَدٍ أَبُو الْفَضْلِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ أَبِي خَالِدٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ جَرِيرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْبَجَلِيِّ، قَالَ كُنَّا نَرَى الاِجْتِمَاعَ إِلَى أَهْلِ الْمَيِّتِ وَصَنْعَةَ الطَّعَامِ مِنَ النِّيَاحَةِ ‏.‏
“We used to think that gathering with the family of the deceased and preparing food was a form of wailing.”
Narrated by It was narrated that Jarir bin ‘Abdullah Al-Bajali said:

Context

Jarir bin 'Abdullah Al-Bajali narrates a thought from the early community regarding mourning practices. They initially believed that gathering with the family of the deceased and preparing food was a form of wailing. This reflects the evolving understanding of grief and support within the community.

Modern Application

In modern times, communities often come together to support grieving families by preparing meals and offering companionship. This practice fosters a sense of solidarity and compassion, helping those in mourning feel less isolated.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Funeral Rites because it discusses communal practices surrounding death and mourning.

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This hadith is #1346 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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