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Sahih Muslim 1490a (Book 18, Hadith 80) #10868
Mourning Periods for Women

SUMMARY: It is not permissible for a woman to observe mourning for the dead beyond three days, except in the case of her husband.

Safiyya bint Abu 'Ubaid reported on the authority of Hafsa or 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with them) or from both of them that Allah's Messenger (may peace he upon him) said: It is not permissible for a woman believing in Allah and the Hereafter (or believing in Allah and His Messenger) that she should observe mourning for the dead beyond three days except in case of her husband.
وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، وَقُتَيْبَةُ، وَابْنُ، رُمْحٍ عَنِ اللَّيْثِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، أَنَّ صَفِيَّةَ، بِنْتَ أَبِي عُبَيْدٍ حَدَّثَتْهُ عَنْ حَفْصَةَ، أَوْ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَوْ عَنْ كِلْتَيْهِمَا، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَحِلُّ لاِمْرَأَةٍ تُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الآخِرِ - أَوْ تُؤْمِنُ بِاللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ - أَنْ تُحِدَّ عَلَى مَيِّتٍ فَوْقَ ثَلاَثَةِ أَيَّامٍ إِلاَّ عَلَى زَوْجِهَا

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mourning  *  women  *  believing  *  hereafter  *  allah

QUICK LESSONS:
Respectful grieving process

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith explains that it is not permissible for a woman who believes in Allah and the Hereafter to observe mourning for the dead beyond three days, except in case of her husband. This teaching is based on Islamic law which states that women should not mourn excessively after someone has passed away. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this lesson to ensure that women do not become too overwhelmed with grief and sadness after someone has died. He also wanted to ensure that women are able to continue living their lives without being overly burdened by sorrow and grief. This hadith teaches us an important lesson about how we should handle our emotions when faced with loss and tragedy. We should remember that although it is natural to feel sad when someone passes away, we must also be mindful of our own emotional wellbeing and take care not to become too overwhelmed by grief so as not to hinder our ability to live life fully and joyfully again afterwards.

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