44/24. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2466a — Sa'd ibn Mu'adh Honored
The Virtues Of Sa'd Bin Mu'adh (RA)
Hadith About Sa'd ibn Mu'adh and the Shaking Throne
Sahih Muslim : 2466a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2466a
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ بْنُ حُمَيْدٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَجَنَازَةُ سَعْدِ بْنِ مُعَاذٍ بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ " اهْتَزَّ لَهَا عَرْشُ الرَّحْمَنِ " .
Jabir bin `Abdullah Narrated from:
Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying while the bier of Sa'd b. Mu'adh was placed before them: The Throne of the most Gracious shook at the death of Sa'd b. Mu'adh.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2466aIn-book reference : Book 44, Hadith 175USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 31, Hadith 6033
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2466a
This hadith about Sa'd ibn Mu'adh shows the great honor given to him at his death. Jabir ibn Abdullah reported that while the bier of Sa'd was placed before them, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said that the Throne of the Most Gracious shook at the death of Sa'd ibn Mu'adh. The hadith does not give a long story in this wording, so the explanation should stay close to the text. It highlights Sa'd’s special rank and the deep weight of his passing. People searching for the hadith about the Throne shaking for Sa'd ibn Mu'adh are looking for this clear message: Allah honored this Companion in a remarkable way.
What we learn from this hadith
- Sa'd ibn Mu'adh was given a special honor at his death.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم informed the Companions about this honor.
- A believer’s worth is not measured only by what people see.
- The hadith teaches respect for righteous Companions.
