الادب المفرد
Adab al-Mufrad
كتابBook of Expiation for the Sick
بَابُ عِيَادَةِ الصِّبْيَانِChapter: Visiting Sick Children
Hadith 512
حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجٌ ، قَالَ : حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ الأَحْوَلِ ، عَنْ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ النَّهْدِيِّ ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ ، أَنَّ صَبِيًّا لابْنَةِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ثَقُلَ ، فَبَعَثَتْ أُمُّهُ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : إِنَّ وَلَدِي فِي الْمَوْتِ ، فَقَالَ لِلرَّسُولِ : ”اذْهَبْ فَقُلْ لَهَا : إِنَّ لِلَّهِ مَا أَخَذَ ، وَلَهُ مَا أَعْطَى ، وَكُلُّ شَيْءٍ عِنْدَهُ إِلَى أَجْلٍ مُسَمًّى ، فَلْتَصْبِرْ وَلْتَحْتَسِبْ“، فَرَجَعَ الرَّسُولُ فَأَخْبَرَهَا ، فَبَعَثَتْ إِلَيْهِ تُقْسِمُ عَلَيْهِ لَمَا جَاءَ ، فَقَامَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فِي نَفَرٍ مِنْ أَصْحَابِهِ ، مِنْهُمْ : سَعْدُ بْنُ عُبَادَةَ ، فَأَخَذَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الصَّبِيَّ فَوَضَعَهُ بَيْنَ ثَنْدُوَتَيْهِ ، وَلِصَدْرِهِ قَعْقَعَةٌ كَقَعْقَعَةِ الشَّنَّةِ ، فَدَمَعَتْ عَيْنَا رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ، فَقَالَ سَعْدٌ : أَتَبْكِي وَأَنْتَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ؟ فَقَالَ : ”إِنَّمَا أَبْكِي رَحْمَةً لَهَا ، إِنَّ اللَّهَ لا يَرْحَمُ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ إِلا الرُّحَمَاءَ.“
It is narrated from Sayyiduna Usama bin Zaid (may Allah be pleased with them both) that a child of the beloved daughter of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), Sayyida Zainab (may Allah be pleased with her), became severely ill. She sent a message to the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that my child (Ali) is at the throes of death. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said to the messenger: "Go and tell her: Indeed, whatever Allah takes belongs to Him, and whatever He gives belongs to Him, and everything with Him has an appointed term. She should be patient and hope for reward." When the messenger conveyed this message to Sayyida Zainab, she sent the messenger again, saying that your daughter swears that you must come. So the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) stood up with a group of companions, among whom was Sayyiduna Sa'd bin Ubadah (may Allah be pleased with him). The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) took the child and held him to his chest, and the child's chest was rattling like a water-skin. Seeing this state, tears flowed from the eyes of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Sayyiduna Sa'd (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "You are the Messenger of Allah, yet you weep?" The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) replied: "I am weeping due to mercy and compassion. Indeed, Allah only shows mercy to those of His servants who are merciful."
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Usman Muneeb
Benefits and Issues:
➊ Imam Bukhari rahimahullah established from this that visiting and caring for sick young children is also permissible. It is also understood that one may call someone for visiting the sick by inquiring from a close relative.
➋ At the time of offering condolences, one should recite this very supplication while comforting the bereaved. If someone is present, as is commonly the case, then one should say, "Isbir wahtasib"—so be patient and seek reward (from Allah). One should avoid self-invented methods. Likewise, when someone’s loved one passes away, one should not adopt such an approach that the bereaved becomes even more sorrowful, as is often done by women.
➌ Wealth and children—everything is a trust (amanah) from Allah, the Exalted. If He takes back His trust, a person should display patience and forbearance, hoping for reward.
➍ To weep over one’s own or someone else’s calamity is a natural matter. There is no reproach for this. However, wailing, raising voices, and displaying impatience are prohibited.
➊ Imam Bukhari rahimahullah established from this that visiting and caring for sick young children is also permissible. It is also understood that one may call someone for visiting the sick by inquiring from a close relative.
➋ At the time of offering condolences, one should recite this very supplication while comforting the bereaved. If someone is present, as is commonly the case, then one should say, "Isbir wahtasib"—so be patient and seek reward (from Allah). One should avoid self-invented methods. Likewise, when someone’s loved one passes away, one should not adopt such an approach that the bereaved becomes even more sorrowful, as is often done by women.
➌ Wealth and children—everything is a trust (amanah) from Allah, the Exalted. If He takes back His trust, a person should display patience and forbearance, hoping for reward.
➍ To weep over one’s own or someone else’s calamity is a natural matter. There is no reproach for this. However, wailing, raising voices, and displaying impatience are prohibited.
Source: Fadlullah al-Ahad: Urdu Commentary on al-Adab al-Mufrad, Page: 512
