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Riyad as-Salihin 1640 (Book 17, Hadith 130) #38129
Grieving and Moving On

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) gave respite for three days to the family of Ja'far after his martyrdom, then he asked for a barber to shave the heads of his nephews.

'Abdullah bin Ja'far (May Allah be pleased with them) said: The Prophet gave respite for three days to the family of Ja'far (after his martyrdom). Then he came and said, "Don't weep for my brother after this day". He said, "Bring all of my nephews to me". We were accordingly brought as if we were chickens. Then he said, "Call for me a barber". He directed him to shave our heads which he did. Abu Dawud.
وعن عبد الله بن جعفر رضي الله عنهما أن النبي أمهل آل جعفر رضي الله عنه ثلاثًا، ثم أتاهم فقال‏:‏ ‏"‏لا تبكوا على أخي بعد اليوم‏"‏‏.‏ ثم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏ادعوا لي بني أخي‏"‏ فجيء بنا كأننا أفرخ فقال‏:‏ ‏"‏ادعوا لي الحلاق‏"‏ فأمره، فحلق رءوسنا‏"‏‏.‏ رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح على شرط البخاري ومسلم‏.‏

TOPICS
grief  *  respite  *  heads

QUICK LESSONS:
Respectfully grieve over losses; Move on from grief/tragedy/losses; Seek guidance from Allah during difficult times; Follow instructions given by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about how one should grieve and move on from a tragedy. After the martyrdom of Ja'far, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gave respite for three days to his family so they could mourn in peace. Then he asked for all of his nephews to be brought before him and directed a barber to shave their heads as an act of moving on from their grief. This hadith teaches us that although it is important to grieve over our losses, we must also learn how to move on in life and not get stuck in our sorrow forever. It also teaches us that we should seek guidance from Allah during difficult times as He will always provide us with comfort and solace when needed.

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