What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1358 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals), narrated by It was narrated that Zuhri heard Anas bin Malik say:, states: "“The last glance that I had of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was when he drew back the curtain on Monday, and I saw his face as if it was a page of the Mushaf (Qur’an), and the people were praying behind…"

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 1358 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 هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، سَمِعَ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ، يَقُولُ آخِرُ نَظْرَةٍ نَظَرْتُهَا إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ كَشْفُ السِّتَارَةِ يَوْمَ الاِثْنَيْنِ فَنَظَرْتُ إِلَى وَجْهِهِ كَأَنَّهُ وَرَقَةُ مُصْحَفٍ وَالنَّاسُ خَلْفَ أَبِي بَكْرٍ فِي الصَّلاَةِ فَأَرَادَ أَنْ يَتَحَرَّكَ فَأَشَارَ إِلَيْهِ أَنِ اثْبُتْ وَأَلْقَى السِّجْفَ وَمَاتَ مِنْ آخِرِ ذَلِكَ الْيَوْمِ ‏.‏

“The last glance that I had of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was when he drew back the curtain on Monday, and I saw his face as if it was a page of the Mushaf (Qur’an), and the people were praying behind Abu Bakr. He (Abu Bakr) wanted to move, but he (the Prophet (ﷺ)) gestured to him to stand firm. Then he let the curtain fall, and he died at the end of that day.”

Narrated by It was narrated that Zuhri heard Anas bin Malik say:

Context

This hadith recounts the final moments of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as he revealed himself to the people through a curtain. Anas bin Malik describes the profound beauty of the Prophet's (ﷺ) face and the significance of his gesture to Abu Bakr during prayer. This moment encapsulates the deep connection between the Prophet (ﷺ) and his community, as well as the gravity of his impending departure.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith reminds us of the importance of leadership and guidance within our communities. Leaders can inspire and support their followers through their actions and presence, especially during critical moments. It encourages individuals to be mindful of their roles and responsibilities towards others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the exemplary behavior and leadership of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in his final days.

Prophetic Conduct