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Sunan Ibn Majah 1473 (Book 6, Hadith 41) #30825
The Best Shroud for the Deceased

SUMMARY: The best type of shroud for a deceased person is the two-piece Hullah.

It was narrated from 'Ubadah bin Samit that the Messenger of Allah said: "The best of shrouds is the Hullah (two-piecer)".
حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَنْبَأَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ حَاتِمِ بْنِ أَبِي نَصْرٍ، عَنْ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ نُسَىٍّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ الصَّامِتِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ خَيْرُ الْكَفَنِ الْحُلَّةُ

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shroud  *  burial  *  death

QUICK LESSONS:
Respectfully bury those who have passed away according to Islamic tradition.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of proper burial and shrouding of a deceased person. It was narrated by 'Ubadah bin Samit that the Messenger of Allah said that "The best of shrouds is the Hullah (two-piecer)." A two-piece cloth known as a hulla was recommended by Prophet Muhammad as being the best type of shroud to use when burying someone. This hadith emphasizes how important it is to properly bury and honor those who have passed away. It also teaches us to be mindful and respectful when dealing with death and funerals. Proper burial practices are an important part of Islamic tradition and this hadith serves as an example for us to follow in honoring our dead.

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