Hadiths on Funerals

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34 explained prophetic hadiths on "Funerals": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category counts 26 hadiths on funerals, divided into six subcategories: death and its rulings, washing the dead, praying over the dead, carrying and burying the dead, consolation, and visiting the graves. The two hadiths reported directly mention the white Yemeni garments in which the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was shrouded, and the trial of the grave whose torment he heard. A complete journey through the funeral stages is thus offered.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Funerals

Authentic hadith Say: Peace be upon the inhabitants of this place among the believers and Muslims. May Allah have mercy upon those who have gone on ahead of us and tho Authentic hadith This Ummah will be tested in their graves. Were it not that you would not bury one another, I would supplicate Allah to make you hear what I hear of t Authentic Wash her three times, or five times, or more if you find that necessary. Wash her with water and Sidr (ground lote leaves), add camphor—or a pinch of Authentic The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) commanded us with seven and forbade us from seven Authentic Hasten with the funeral, for if it is righteous, you will be taking it forward to what is good; and if it is otherwise, you will be laying evil off yo Authentic “We were forbidden to follow funeral processions, but the prohibition was not mandatory for us.” Authentic hadith To Allah belongs what He takes, and to Him belongs what He gives, and for everything He sets a specific term. So she should have patience and seek the Authentic hadith Indeed, patience is at the first shock Authentic hadith Are you not aware that Islam wipes out all (sins) that preceded it, and that Hijrah wipes out all (sins) that preceded it, and that Hajj wipes out all Authentic Verily, the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) disavowed the Sāliqah (wailing woman), the Hāliqah (shaving woman), and t Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) offered the funeral prayer in absentia for the Negus, and I was in either the second or the Authentic hadith O Allah, forgive those of us who are living and those of us who are dead, those of us who are young and those who are old, those of us who are males a Authentic hadith O Allah, so-and-so the son of so-and-so is under Your protection and mercy. So, protect him from the trial of the grave and the torture of Hellfire. Y Authentic hadith Indeed, the eyes shed tears and the heart is grieved, and we do not say except what pleases our Lord. And indeed, over your departure, O Ibrahīm, we a Authentic hadith I prayed behind the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) the funeral prayer of a woman who died in her postpartum period, and he was Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) was shrouded in some white Yemeni garments, with neither a shirt nor a turban Authentic Do not curse the dead, for they have reached the result of what they have done Authentic May the curse of Allah be upon the Jews and Christians; they took the graves of their prophets as mosques Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) announced the death of the Negus on the day he had died. He took the people to the prayer pl Authentic hadith Whoever attends a funeral until he offers the funeral prayer will get a reward equal to one Qirāt; and whoever attends it until the dead person is bur Authentic hadith He who washes a dead person and conceals what he sees, Allah will grant him forgiveness forty times Authentic If Allah decreed that someone should die in a certain land, He makes for him a reason to go there Authentic Remind those of you who are dying of: La ilāha illallāh (There is no god but Allah) Authentic When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a pious child who supplicates for him Authentic hadith One of the sons of Abu Talha was ailing. Abu Talha went out and the boy died in his absence Authentic hadith Anyone loves to meet Allah, Allah loves to meet him; and anyone dislikes to meet Allah, Allah dislikes to meet him Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) went out and supplicated for the martyrs of the battle of Uhud eight years after Authentic hadith Allah admits to Paradise any Muslim whose goodness is testified to by four people Good hadith ‘Abdullāh ibn Abi Awfa, while offering the funeral prayer for one of his daughters, recited four Takbīrs, and after the fourth Takbīr, he continued st Authentic hadith You praised this, so Paradise has been affirmed for him, and you dispraised this, so Hell has been affirmed for him. You are Allah's witnesses on eart Authentic hadith Do not weep for my brother after this day Good hadith No one dies and they stand over him crying and saying, 'O what a great man he was! O how respectful he was,' except that two angels are appointed for Authentic hadith An-Nu‘mān ibn Bashīr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: ‘Abdullāh ibn Rawāhah (may Allah be pleased with him) fell down unconscious, so his sis Authentic hadith Among the matters in respect of which we gave the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) the pledge not to disobey him in an
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لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله There is no power nor strength except with Allah

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ