Sahih al-Bukhari 1230 (Book 23, Hadith 30)
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Please give me your shirt to shroud him in it, offer his funeral prayer and ask for
Allah’s forgiveness for him.” So Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h) gave his shirt to him and said, “Inform me
(When the funeral is ready) so that I may offer the funeral prayer.” So, he informed him and when the
Prophet intended to offer the funeral prayer, `Umar took hold of his hand and said, “Has Allah not
forbidden you to offer the funeral prayer for the hypocrites? The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “I have been given the
choice for Allah says: ‘(It does not avail) Whether you (O Muhammad) ask forgiveness for them
(hypocrites), or do not ask for forgiveness for them. Even though you ask for their forgiveness seventy
times, Allah will not forgive them. (9.80)” So the Prophet (ﷺ) offered the funeral prayer and on that the
revelation came: “And never (O Muhammad) pray (funeral prayer) for any of them (i.e. hypocrites)
that dies.” (9. 84)
Sahih al-Bukhari 1230 (Book 23, Hadith 30)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Sahih al-Bukhari is more than just a book; it is a meticulously curated archive of the Prophet’s Sunnah. Compiled by Imam al-Bukhārī over sixteen years, its completion around 847 CE was a landmark event in Islamic history. Its inclusion in the Kutub al-Sittah solidifies its canonical importance alongside five other major collections. The text’s enduring influence stems from its author’s unparalleled effort to verify each narration, resulting in a trusted compilation of 7,563 hadiths organized into 97 chapters that serve as a definitive guide for millions of believers.
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For more Hadith in Book 23: Funerals (Al-Janaa’iz)