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Sunan an-Nasai 1935 (Book 21, Hadith 118) #16546
Speaking Well of the Dead

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught us to only say good things about people who have passed away.

It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "Something bad was said in the presence of the Prophet about a person who had died. He said: 'Do not say anything but good about your dead"'.
أَخْبَرَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَحْمَدُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَنْصُورُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أُمِّهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ ذُكِرَ عِنْدَ النَّبِيِّ هَالِكٌ بِسُوءٍ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَذْكُرُوا هَلْكَاكُمْ إِلاَّ بِخَيْرٍ

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QUICK LESSONS:
Speak positively of those who have passed away

EXPLANATIONS:
The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, taught us to always speak well of those who have passed away. He said that we should not say anything bad about them, even if they were not perfect in life. This is a reminder for us to show respect and kindness towards others, even after they are gone. We should remember that everyone has their own struggles and difficulties in life and it is important to be compassionate towards them. It also teaches us that our words can have a lasting impact on others, so we must choose our words carefully when speaking about someone else.

The Prophet's teachings remind us that we should always strive to speak kindly of others and treat them with respect regardless of their circumstances or situation in life. We must remember that everyone deserves kindness and compassion even after they are gone from this world. This hadith serves as an important reminder for all Muslims to practice good manners when speaking about the dead or anyone else for that matter!

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