21/103. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 2041 — Pray for Forgiveness After Death
The Order To Seek Forgiveness For The Believers
Hadith About Praying for Forgiveness After Death
Sunan an-Nasai : 2041
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 2041
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ : لَمَّا مَاتَ النَّجَاشِيُّ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم : " اسْتَغْفِرُوا لَهُ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
When An-Najashi died, the Prophet said: 'Pray for forgiveness for him.'
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2041In-book reference : Book 21, Hadith 224English translation : Vol. 3, Book 21, Hadith 2043
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 2041
This hadith about praying for forgiveness after death shows a simple act of care for a believer who has passed away. Abu Hurairah narrated that when An-Najashi died, the Prophet told the people to ask Allah to forgive him. The wording is short, but its message is clear. A Muslim should not forget a person after death. Making istighfar for the deceased is a form of brotherhood, mercy, and sincere concern. The hadith does not add extra details here, so the focus stays on the direct command: pray for forgiveness for him. It teaches that remembrance of the dead should include dua, not only sadness or speech.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ask Allah to forgive a Muslim who has passed away.
- The Prophet guided his companions to remember the deceased with dua.
- A short prayer can carry deep care and brotherhood.
