Weeping for the Deceased and its Consequences

Narrated Al-Mughira:

I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "Ascribing false things to me is not like ascribing false things to anyone else. Whosoever tells a lie against me intentionally then surely let him occupy his seat in Hell-Fire." I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "The deceased who is wailed over is tortured for that wailing."

Sahih al-Bukhari 1291

In-book reference : Book 23, Hadith 49

It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar, from 'Umar, that the Prophet said: "The deceased is punished due to the weeping of his family for him".

Sunan an-Nasai 1848 (Book 21, Hadith 31)

QUICK LESSONS:

Remain patient when experiencing loss; Take comfort from knowing your loved ones are now with Allah SWT; Have faith in Allah's plan; Accept death as part of life .

EXPLANATIONS:

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught that when a person passes away, their family should not cry excessively or too loudly in grief. If they do so, then the deceased will be punished in the afterlife. This hadith serves as a reminder to us to remain patient and composed when we experience loss. It is important to remember that death is an inevitable part of life and it is something we must accept with patience and faith in Allah's plan. We should also remember that our loved ones are now in a better place with Allah SWT and we should take comfort from this thought instead of grieving too much over their passing away.