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Sunan Ibn Majah 1554 (Book 6, Hadith 122) #30906
Grave Etiquette in Islam

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that the niche-grave is for Muslims and the ditch-grave is for non-Muslims.

It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said: "The Messenger of Allah said: 'The niche-grave is for us and the ditch-grave is for others".
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَكَّامُ بْنُ سَلْمٍ الرَّازِيُّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَلِيَّ بْنَ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، يَذْكُرُ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ ـ ‏ "‏ اللَّحْدُ لَنَا وَالشَّقُّ لِغَيْرِنَا

TOPICS
grave  *  niche  *  ditch  *  burial  *  etiquette  *  qabr  *  kharqan

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect different beliefs and practices; Treat others with kindness and respect; Have compassion towards those who have passed away; Follow Islamic burial etiquette.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us about the etiquette of burial in Islam. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that Muslims should be buried in a niche or qabr, while non-Muslims should be buried in a ditch or kharqan. This hadith emphasizes the importance of respecting different beliefs and practices, even when it comes to something as important as burial rites. It also shows us how much respect we should have for those who have passed away, regardless of their faith or background. We can learn from this hadith that we must always treat others with kindness and respect, even after they are gone.

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