صحيح البخاري
Bukhari
كتاب الجنائزThe Book of Al-Janaiz (Funerals)
بَابُ مَنْ لَمْ يُظْهِرْ حُزْنَهُ عِنْدَ الْمُصِيبَةِ:Chapter. Whoever shows no signs of grief and sorrow on the falling of a calamity.
Hadith 1301
اُردوEn
وَقَالَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ كَعْبٍ الْقُرَظِيُّ الْجَزَعُ : الْقَوْلُ السَّيِّئُ , وَالظَّنُّ السَّيِّئُ وَقَالَ يَعْقُوبُ عَلَيْهِ السَّلَام : إِنَّمَا أَشْكُو بَثِّي وَحُزْنِي إِلَى اللَّهِ .
And Muhammad bin Ka'b Al-Qurazi said that «جزع» means to utter evil words from the mouth and to think ill of the Lord. And Ya'qub (peace be upon him) said « إنما أشكو بثي وحزني إلى الله» "I only complain of my suffering and my grief to Allah." (Surah Yusuf)
حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ الْحَكَمِ ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ ، أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي طَلْحَةَ ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَنَسَ بْنَ مَالِكٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ , يَقُولُ : " اشْتَكَى ابْنٌ لِأَبِي طَلْحَةَ , قَالَ : فَمَاتَ وَأَبُو طَلْحَةَ خَارِجٌ ، فَلَمَّا رَأَتِ امْرَأَتُهُ أَنَّهُ قَدْ مَاتَ هَيَّأَتْ شَيْئًا وَنَحَّتْهُ فِي جَانِبِ الْبَيْتِ ، فَلَمَّا جَاءَ أَبُو طَلْحَةَ , قَالَ : كَيْفَ الْغُلَامُ ؟ قَالَتْ : قَدْ هَدَأَتْ نَفْسُهُ , وَأَرْجُو أَنْ يَكُونَ قَدِ اسْتَرَاحَ ، وَظَنَّ أَبُو طَلْحَةَ أَنَّهَا صَادِقَةٌ , قَالَ : فَبَاتَ ، فَلَمَّا أَصْبَحَ اغْتَسَلَ فَلَمَّا أَرَادَ أَنْ يَخْرُجَ أَعْلَمَتْهُ أَنَّهُ قَدْ مَاتَ ، فَصَلَّى مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ، ثُمَّ أَخْبَرَ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ بِمَا كَانَ مِنْهُمَا , فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : لَعَلَّ اللَّهَ أَنْ يُبَارِكَ لَكُمَا فِي لَيْلَتِكُمَا " ، قَالَ سُفْيَانُ : فَقَالَ رَجُلٌ مِنْ الْأَنْصَارِ : فَرَأَيْتُ لَهُمَا تِسْعَةَ أَوْلَادٍ كُلُّهُمْ قَدْ قَرَأَ الْقُرْآنَ .
Narrated Anas bin Malik: One of the sons of Abu Talha became sick and died and Abu Talha at that time was not at home. When his wife saw that he was dead, she prepared him (washed and shrouded him) and placed him somewhere in the house. When Abu Talha came, he asked, "How is the boy?" She said, "The child is quiet and I hope he is in peace." Abu Talha thought that she had spoken the truth. Abu Talha passed the night and in the morning took a bath and when he intended to go out, she told him that his son had died, Abu Talha offered the (morning) prayer with the Prophet and informed the Prophet of what happened to them. Allah's Apostle said, "May Allah bless you concerning your night. (That is, may Allah bless you with good offspring)." Sufyan said, "One of the Ansar said, 'They (i.e. Abu Talha and his wife) had nine sons and all of them became reciters of the Qur'an (by heart).' "
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Explanation & Benefits
Maulana Dawood Raz
Hadith Commentary:
The meaning of the statement by the righteous, pious, and patient wife of Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu was that the child had passed away and was now lying in complete peace.
But Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu understood that the child had recovered and was now sleeping peacefully.
Therefore, he himself slept peacefully, attended to his needs, and was intimate with his wife, upon which the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam gave the glad tidings of blessing.
This was the result of their extraordinary patience and self-control, and their complete trust in the wisdom of Allah, the Exalted.
One should marvel at the perceptiveness of the wife, how she saved her husband from mental distress.
The hadith scholar Ali ibn al-Madini rahimahullah has transmitted the names of those nine sons of Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu, all of whom became scholars of the Qur’an and Allah granted them great advancement.
Those nine children were:
Ishaq, Isma’il, Ya’qub, Umair, ‘Umar, Muhammad, ‘Abdullah, Zayd, and Qasim.
The child who passed away was called Abu ‘Umair.
The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam used to affectionately say to him, “Abu ‘Umair, what happened to your nughayr, that is, your little bird?” This child was very beautiful and handsome.
Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu loved him greatly.
Look at the steadfastness of the child’s mother, Umm Sulaym, that she did not let a frown appear on her face and concealed her grief so well that Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu thought the child had truly recovered.
Then observe that Umm Sulaym spoke in such a way that it was not a lie, because death is in reality a relief.
He was an innocent soul; for him, dying was nothing but comfort.
On one hand, the pain of illness was gone; on the other, he was saved from the worries of the world that might have come in the future.
The translation of the chapter heading is derived from here: Umm Sulaym swallowed her grief and sorrow, not letting it show at all.
In another narration, it is stated that Umm Sulaym said to her husband, “If some people borrow something and then refuse to return it, what should be done?” Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu replied, “They should never refuse; rather, the borrowed item should be returned.” Then Umm Sulaym said, “This child also belonged to Allah. He was given to you as a loan; Allah has taken him back, so you should not be distressed.”
Allah granted them, in return for their patience and steadfastness, nine sons, all of whom became scholars of the Qur’an.
Truly, the fruit of patience is always sweet.
The meaning of the statement by the righteous, pious, and patient wife of Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu was that the child had passed away and was now lying in complete peace.
But Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu understood that the child had recovered and was now sleeping peacefully.
Therefore, he himself slept peacefully, attended to his needs, and was intimate with his wife, upon which the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam gave the glad tidings of blessing.
This was the result of their extraordinary patience and self-control, and their complete trust in the wisdom of Allah, the Exalted.
One should marvel at the perceptiveness of the wife, how she saved her husband from mental distress.
The hadith scholar Ali ibn al-Madini rahimahullah has transmitted the names of those nine sons of Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu, all of whom became scholars of the Qur’an and Allah granted them great advancement.
Those nine children were:
Ishaq, Isma’il, Ya’qub, Umair, ‘Umar, Muhammad, ‘Abdullah, Zayd, and Qasim.
The child who passed away was called Abu ‘Umair.
The Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam used to affectionately say to him, “Abu ‘Umair, what happened to your nughayr, that is, your little bird?” This child was very beautiful and handsome.
Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu loved him greatly.
Look at the steadfastness of the child’s mother, Umm Sulaym, that she did not let a frown appear on her face and concealed her grief so well that Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu thought the child had truly recovered.
Then observe that Umm Sulaym spoke in such a way that it was not a lie, because death is in reality a relief.
He was an innocent soul; for him, dying was nothing but comfort.
On one hand, the pain of illness was gone; on the other, he was saved from the worries of the world that might have come in the future.
The translation of the chapter heading is derived from here: Umm Sulaym swallowed her grief and sorrow, not letting it show at all.
In another narration, it is stated that Umm Sulaym said to her husband, “If some people borrow something and then refuse to return it, what should be done?” Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu replied, “They should never refuse; rather, the borrowed item should be returned.” Then Umm Sulaym said, “This child also belonged to Allah. He was given to you as a loan; Allah has taken him back, so you should not be distressed.”
Allah granted them, in return for their patience and steadfastness, nine sons, all of whom became scholars of the Qur’an.
Truly, the fruit of patience is always sweet.
Source: Sahih Bukhari: Commentary by Maulana Dawood Raz, Page: 1301
Shaykh Abdul Sattar al-Hammad
Hadith Commentary:
(1)
This was the result of the patience and steadfastness of Umm Sulaym radi Allahu anha, and her complete submission and acceptance of Allah’s decree, that from the child conceived that night, nine sons were born who became memorizers of the Qur’an (huffaz). In addition to them, Allah Ta’ala also granted her four patient and grateful daughters. ‘Abdullah was born to Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu, whom the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam gave tahneek (chewed date placed in the child’s mouth) with his blessed hand. The son who passed away was named Abu ‘Umayr, who kept a red bulbul (a type of bird) in his house. When it died, the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, joking with him, would say: “O Abu ‘Umayr! What happened to your bird?” (Sahih al-Bukhari, al-Adab, Hadith: 6129)
(2)
Umm Sulaym radi Allahu anha used the word “rest” (sukoon) regarding her child. By this, she meant the tranquility of the soul, i.e., death, whereas Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu understood it as the child being at ease after being relieved from illness. The reward Allah Ta’ala granted them in the form of a child was due to their patience. From this hadith, it is understood that not expressing grief and sorrow at the time of calamity, and entrusting all one’s affairs to Allah, is a mark of firm resolve (azimah), which is granted to very few people. (Fath al-Bari: 3/218)
(3)
According to the guidance of the Noble Qur’an, we should present our grief and sorrow only before Allah Ta’ala. This was the way of the Prophets alayhim as-salam. In the Qur’an, this is described as “beautiful patience” (sabr jameel), as Allah Ta’ala has mentioned regarding Ya‘qub alayhis-salam. (, )
(1)
This was the result of the patience and steadfastness of Umm Sulaym radi Allahu anha, and her complete submission and acceptance of Allah’s decree, that from the child conceived that night, nine sons were born who became memorizers of the Qur’an (huffaz). In addition to them, Allah Ta’ala also granted her four patient and grateful daughters. ‘Abdullah was born to Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu, whom the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam gave tahneek (chewed date placed in the child’s mouth) with his blessed hand. The son who passed away was named Abu ‘Umayr, who kept a red bulbul (a type of bird) in his house. When it died, the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, joking with him, would say: “O Abu ‘Umayr! What happened to your bird?” (Sahih al-Bukhari, al-Adab, Hadith: 6129)
(2)
Umm Sulaym radi Allahu anha used the word “rest” (sukoon) regarding her child. By this, she meant the tranquility of the soul, i.e., death, whereas Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu understood it as the child being at ease after being relieved from illness. The reward Allah Ta’ala granted them in the form of a child was due to their patience. From this hadith, it is understood that not expressing grief and sorrow at the time of calamity, and entrusting all one’s affairs to Allah, is a mark of firm resolve (azimah), which is granted to very few people. (Fath al-Bari: 3/218)
(3)
According to the guidance of the Noble Qur’an, we should present our grief and sorrow only before Allah Ta’ala. This was the way of the Prophets alayhim as-salam. In the Qur’an, this is described as “beautiful patience” (sabr jameel), as Allah Ta’ala has mentioned regarding Ya‘qub alayhis-salam. (, )
Source: Hidayat al-Qari: Commentary on Sahih Bukhari, Urdu, Page: 1301
Maulana Dawood Raz
Hadith Commentary:
From this hadith as well, the subject matter of the chapter is clearly established.
Additionally, the best fruit of patience and gratitude is also proven.
The meaning of "tahnik" has already been mentioned previously.
This deceased child of Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu was named Abu Umayr, with whom the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam used to jest, saying: "O Abu Umayr, what happened to the nughayr (small bird)?"—meaning, "O Abu Umayr! What is the condition of the bird you used to keep?"
From this hadith, it is derived that Abu Talhah did not perform the 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) for the child, and the child was named on the same day.
It is thus understood that performing 'aqiqah is recommended (mustahabb), not obligatory (wajib).
(Translator: Waheedi)
From this hadith as well, the subject matter of the chapter is clearly established.
Additionally, the best fruit of patience and gratitude is also proven.
The meaning of "tahnik" has already been mentioned previously.
This deceased child of Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu was named Abu Umayr, with whom the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam used to jest, saying: "O Abu Umayr, what happened to the nughayr (small bird)?"—meaning, "O Abu Umayr! What is the condition of the bird you used to keep?"
From this hadith, it is derived that Abu Talhah did not perform the 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) for the child, and the child was named on the same day.
It is thus understood that performing 'aqiqah is recommended (mustahabb), not obligatory (wajib).
(Translator: Waheedi)
Source: Sahih Bukhari: Commentary by Maulana Dawood Raz, Page: 5470
Shaykh Abdul Sattar al-Hammad
Hadith Commentary:
(1)
The supplication of the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was accepted in favor of Umm Sulaym radi Allahu anha.
After this, she became pregnant by Abdullah ibn Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu.
When she gave birth to the child, she said to Anas radi Allahu anhu:
Take this child with care to the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.
Anas radi Allahu anhu says that when I brought him to you, you were in a house.
You had wrapped yourself in a black cloak and were marking the camels of the spoils.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Libas, Hadith: 5824, and Fath al-Bari: 9/730)
(2)
The supplication of the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was honored with acceptance, and from the progeny of the newborn Abdullah, ten righteous scholars were born.
('Umdat al-Qari: 14/466)
(3)
Imam al-Bukhari rahimahullah has established from this hadith that Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu did not perform the 'aqiqah for this newborn.
In such circumstances, the child was named Abdullah on the very day of birth; the seventh day was not awaited.
(4)
From this, it is also understood that 'aqiqah is not obligatory but recommended (mustahabb).
And Allah knows best.
(5)
Imam al-Shafi'i rahimahullah says that regarding 'aqiqah, people have fallen into excess and negligence.
Some people have declared it obligatory, while some have called it an innovation (bid'ah).
Imam Ibn al-Mundhir has said that the people of opinion (ashab al-ra'y) have denied the sunnah status of 'aqiqah and have opposed the established ahadith and traditions in this regard.
(Fath al-Bari: 9/728)
(1)
The supplication of the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was accepted in favor of Umm Sulaym radi Allahu anha.
After this, she became pregnant by Abdullah ibn Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu.
When she gave birth to the child, she said to Anas radi Allahu anhu:
Take this child with care to the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam.
Anas radi Allahu anhu says that when I brought him to you, you were in a house.
You had wrapped yourself in a black cloak and were marking the camels of the spoils.
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Libas, Hadith: 5824, and Fath al-Bari: 9/730)
(2)
The supplication of the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was honored with acceptance, and from the progeny of the newborn Abdullah, ten righteous scholars were born.
('Umdat al-Qari: 14/466)
(3)
Imam al-Bukhari rahimahullah has established from this hadith that Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu did not perform the 'aqiqah for this newborn.
In such circumstances, the child was named Abdullah on the very day of birth; the seventh day was not awaited.
(4)
From this, it is also understood that 'aqiqah is not obligatory but recommended (mustahabb).
And Allah knows best.
(5)
Imam al-Shafi'i rahimahullah says that regarding 'aqiqah, people have fallen into excess and negligence.
Some people have declared it obligatory, while some have called it an innovation (bid'ah).
Imam Ibn al-Mundhir has said that the people of opinion (ashab al-ra'y) have denied the sunnah status of 'aqiqah and have opposed the established ahadith and traditions in this regard.
(Fath al-Bari: 9/728)
Source: Hidayat al-Qari: Commentary on Sahih Bukhari, Urdu, Page: 5470
Shaykh Maulana Abdul Aziz Alvi
Hadith Commentary:
Vocabulary of the Hadith:
(1)
Hatta talattakht:
Until I became soiled,
meaning, conjugal relations were established.
(2)
La yatraquha turoqan:
He would not enter at night,
he would not come home without informing.
(3)
Darabaha al-makhad:
Labor pains began for her,
the signs of childbirth appeared,
the pain of delivery started.
(4)
Ma ajidu alladhi kuntu ajid:
The pain that I was feeling,
I am not feeling it now.
(5)
Yatalammazuha:
He began to suckle her.
Benefits and Issues:
The child of Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu, Abu Umayr,
whom Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu loved very much, and the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam would play and joke with him, saying,
“O Abu Umayr, what happened to your little bird?”
That bird became ill, and one day, in the absence of Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu, the child passed away.
So Umm Sulaym radi Allahu anha did not consider it appropriate to immediately inform her husband of the death upon his arrival home, and she also prevented others from informing him. She bathed and shrouded the child and set him aside, and with utmost patience and composure,
she did not let him sense anything,
rather, she adorned herself even more than usual and, both verbally and practically, gave the impression that the child’s illness had subsided. Then, finally, in a most wise manner, she informed him of the death.
Allah Ta’ala, due to Umm Sulaym’s patience and for consoling her husband, granted them another child in his place,
whom Abu Talhah named Abdullah on the very first day.
Vocabulary of the Hadith:
(1)
Hatta talattakht:
Until I became soiled,
meaning, conjugal relations were established.
(2)
La yatraquha turoqan:
He would not enter at night,
he would not come home without informing.
(3)
Darabaha al-makhad:
Labor pains began for her,
the signs of childbirth appeared,
the pain of delivery started.
(4)
Ma ajidu alladhi kuntu ajid:
The pain that I was feeling,
I am not feeling it now.
(5)
Yatalammazuha:
He began to suckle her.
Benefits and Issues:
The child of Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu, Abu Umayr,
whom Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu loved very much, and the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam would play and joke with him, saying,
“O Abu Umayr, what happened to your little bird?”
That bird became ill, and one day, in the absence of Abu Talhah radi Allahu anhu, the child passed away.
So Umm Sulaym radi Allahu anha did not consider it appropriate to immediately inform her husband of the death upon his arrival home, and she also prevented others from informing him. She bathed and shrouded the child and set him aside, and with utmost patience and composure,
she did not let him sense anything,
rather, she adorned herself even more than usual and, both verbally and practically, gave the impression that the child’s illness had subsided. Then, finally, in a most wise manner, she informed him of the death.
Allah Ta’ala, due to Umm Sulaym’s patience and for consoling her husband, granted them another child in his place,
whom Abu Talhah named Abdullah on the very first day.
Source: Tuhfat al-Muslim: Commentary on Sahih Muslim, Page: 6322
