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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 1360 in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1360 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals), narrated by It was narrated that Aswad said:, states: "“They said in ‘Aishah’s presence that ‘Ali was appointed (by the Prophet (ﷺ) before he died), and she said: ‘When was he appointed? He (the Prophet (ﷺ)) was resting against my bosom, or in my lap, and…"

Chapters Regarding Funerals

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ ابْنُ عُلَيَّةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَوْنٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، قَالَ: ذَكَرُوا عِنْدَ عَائِشَةَ أَنَّ عَلِيًّا كَانَ وَصِيًّا ‏.‏ فَقَالَتْ: مَتَى أَوْصَى إِلَيْهِ؟ فَلَقَدْ كُنْتُ مُسْنِدَتَهُ إِلَى صَدْرِي - أَوْ إِلَى حِجْرِي فَدَعَا بِطَسْتٍ فَلَقَدِ انْخَنَثَ فِي حِجْرِي فَمَاتَ وَمَا شَعَرْتُ بِهِ. فَمَتَى أَوْصَى ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ؟ ‏

“They said in ‘Aishah’s presence that ‘Ali was appointed (by the Prophet (ﷺ) before he died), and she said: ‘When was he appointed? He (the Prophet (ﷺ)) was resting against my bosom, or in my lap, and he called for a basin, then he became limp in my lap and died, and I did not realize it. So when did he (ﷺ) appoint him?’”

Narrated by It was narrated that Aswad said:

Context

In this narration, Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, recounts a moment of confusion regarding the appointment of Ali as a successor. She recalls the Prophet's final moments, indicating that he did not formally appoint anyone while he was in her lap. This highlights the intimate relationship between the Prophet ﷺ and his family, as well as the uncertainty surrounding succession after his death.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of clear communication and intention in leadership roles. In contemporary settings, it encourages discussions about succession planning and the need for clarity in leadership transitions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Funeral Rites and Treatment of the Dead because it reflects on the Prophet's final moments and the significance of proper treatment and respect for the deceased.

Funeral Rites Treatment of the Dead