What is Sunan Ibn Majah 4010 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Zuhd), narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“When the deceased enters the grave, the sun is made to appear as if it is setting. He sits up, wipes his eyes and says: ‘Let me pray.’”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 4010 in the Book of Zuhd.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #4010

Zuhd

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ الأُبُلِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ عَيَّاشٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ إِذَا أُدْخِلَ الْمَيِّتُ الْقَبْرَ مُثِّلَتِ الشَّمْسُ لَهُ عِنْدَ غُرُوبِهَا فَيَجْلِسُ يَمْسَحُ عَيْنَيْهِ وَيَقُولُ ‏:‏ دَعُونِي أُصَلِّي ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“When the deceased enters the grave, the sun is made to appear as if it is setting. He sits up, wipes his eyes and says: ‘Let me pray.’”

Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes the experience of the deceased upon entering the grave, where they are made to feel as if the sun is setting. This moment symbolizes the transition to the afterlife and the desire for continued worship. The hadith emphasizes the significance of prayer and the yearning for connection with Allah, even after death.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of prayer in our lives and the desire to maintain a connection with Allah. In our daily routines, we should prioritize our prayers and seek to deepen our spiritual practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Afterlife and Treatment of the Dead because it discusses the experience of the deceased in the grave and their longing for prayer.

Afterlife Treatment of the Dead