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Sunan Ibn Majah 1509 (Book 6, Hadith 77) #30861
Offering Funeral Prayers for Children

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ encouraged people to offer funeral prayers for their children, as they have gone ahead of them to prepare a place in Paradise.

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: "The Prophet said: 'Offer the (funeral) prayer for your children, for they have gone ahead of you (ie to prepare your place in Paradise for you)".
حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْبَخْتَرِيُّ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ ـ ـ ‏ "‏ صَلُّوا عَلَى أَطْفَالِكُمْ فَإِنَّهُمْ مِنْ أَفْرَاطِكُمْ

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funeral  *  prayer  *  paradise  *  janazah  *  salat  *  jannah

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Offer funeral prayers for your children

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith encourages people to offer funeral prayers for their children, as it is believed that they have gone ahead of them and are preparing a place in Paradise. It is important to remember that the deceased will not benefit from the prayer, but rather it is an act of kindness and mercy towards them. Furthermore, this hadith serves as a reminder that death can come at any time and we should always be prepared for it. Additionally, this hadith teaches us the importance of being kind and merciful towards others even after they have passed away.

The Prophet Muhammad also taught us that when someone dies, we should pray for them with sincerity and humility so that Allah may forgive their sins and grant them mercy in the afterlife. We should also remember our own mortality so that we can live our lives according to His teachings while we still have time on earth. Finally, this hadith reminds us of the importance of having faith in Allah’s plan and trusting Him even when faced with difficult times such as death or loss.

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