Sunan Ibn Majah #2584
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addressed the situation of a deceased man from the tribe of Ashja’ who had died in Khaibar. When the Prophet (ﷺ) instructed the people to offer the funeral prayer for him, they were taken aback. The Prophet (ﷺ) then revealed that the man had stolen from the spoils of war, which changed the people's perception of the situation.
Modern Application
This hadith highlights the importance of integrity and honesty, especially in matters of trust and responsibility. In today's world, it serves as a reminder to uphold ethical standards in all dealings, whether in business or personal relationships, as one's actions can have lasting consequences.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Justice and Funeral Rites because it illustrates the concept of accountability in the afterlife and the significance of funeral prayers even for those who may have faltered in their conduct.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2584 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated that Zaid bin Khalid Al-Juhani said:.