Riyad as-Salihin, 944
Hussain bin Wahwah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
When Talhah bin Al-Bara' (May Allah be pleased with him) fell ill, the Prophet (ﷺ) came to visit him and said, "Verily, I think that Talhah is about to die. So inform me when he is dead and make haste (in burying him). Indeed, it is improper for the corpse of a Muslim to be kept lying unburied among his family members." <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
وعن حصين بن وحوح رضي الله عنه أن طلحة بن البراء رضي الله عنه مرض، فأتاه النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم الله عليه وسلمى الله عليه وسلم الله عليه وسلم يعوده فقال: إني لا أري طلحة إلا قد حدث فيه الموت فآذوني به وعجلوا به، فإنه لا ينبغي لجيفة مسلم أن تحبس بين ظهراني أهله" ((رواه أبو داود)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 6, Hadith 51
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It urges us to quickly prepare the dead person and not keep him unburied with his family.<br>
2) It shows the Prophet’s guidance in visiting the sick among his Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) and inquiring about them.