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Riyad as-Salihin 256 (Book) #38641
Compassion and Mercy of the Prophet (ﷺ)

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) showed compassion and mercy for a black woman or young man who used to clean the mosque, and offered funeral prayer over her/his grave.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: A black woman (or probably a young man) used to clean the mosque. Messenger of Allah missed her (or him) and asked about her (or him). He was told that she (or he) had died. He said, "Why did you not inform me?" (It seemed as if) they (Companions) considered the matter insignificant. Then he said, "Show me her (or his) grave". When it was shown to him, he offered (Janazah-funeral) prayer over it and said, "These graves cover those in them with darkness, and Allah illumines them for the inmates as a result of my supplication for them". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعنه أن امرأة سوداء كانت تقم المسجد، أو شابا، ففقدها، رسول الله ، فسأل عنها أو عنه، فقالوا‏:‏ مات‏.‏ قال‏:‏ ‏"‏ أفلا كنتم آذنتموني‏"‏ فكأنهم صغروا أمرها، أو أمره، فقال‏:‏ ‏"‏ دلوني على قبره‏"‏ فدلوه فصلى عليه، ثم قال‏:‏ ‏"‏ إن هذه القبور مملوءة ظلمة على أهلها، وإن الله تعالى ينورها لهم بصلاتي عليهم‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
compassion  *  mercy  *  prayer  *  mosque  *  rahmah  *  janazah  *  masjid

QUICK LESSONS:
Show kindness and respect towards everyone regardless of their social status or race; remember our deceased loved ones in our prayers; offer funeral prayer over someone's grave if possible

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the compassion and mercy of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He was informed that a black woman or young man who used to clean the mosque had passed away. Even though his companions thought it was insignificant news, he asked to be shown her/his grave so he could offer funeral prayer over it. He then said that these graves cover those in them with darkness but Allah illuminates them for their inmates as a result of his supplication for them. This hadith teaches us that we should show kindness and respect towards everyone regardless of their social status or race; even if they are not known by many people or have done something small like cleaning a mosque. We should also remember our deceased loved ones in our prayers as this will bring light into their graves from Allah's mercy.

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