Riyad as-Salihin, 1662
An-Nu'man bin Bashir (May Allah be pleased with them) said:
When 'Abdullah bin Rawahah (May Allah be pleased with him) became unconscious, his sister began to weep and shout: "Alas! For the mountain among men. Alas! for such and such (mentioning his virtuous qualities)." When he recovered his consciousness, he said: "I was asked (disapprovingly, by the angels) about everything you said concerning me whether I am as you said." <b>[Al- Bukhari]</b>.
وعن النعمان بن بشير رضي الله عنه قال: أغمي على عبد الله بن رواحة رضي الله عنه فجعلت أخته تبكي، وتقول: واجبلاه، وا كذا وا كذا: تعدد عليه فقال حين أفاق: ما قلت شيئًا ألا قيل لي :أنت كذلك؟! ((رواه البخاري)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 152
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is prohibited to wail over the dead person, for this hurts him.<br>
2) It is prohibited to falsely ascribe certain traits to oneself or to someone else.