Prophet's Fatal Illness
The Prophet's fatal illness refers to the period of sickness that preceded the passing of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in Medina, in the 11th year of the Hijra. This deeply poignant time, lasting approximately two weeks, is meticulously documented in Islamic tradition, offering a profound glimpse into the final days of Allah's last messenger. Despite his weakening health, the Prophet continued to lead the congregational prayers for as long as he could, and when unable, he designated Abu Bakr to lead, emphasizing the ongoing importance of prayer for the Muslim community. During this period, he imparted final wisdom and advice to his companions, stressing principles of justice, devotion to Allah, and unity among Muslims. His eventual passing was a monumental event, confirming the truth that [every soul shall taste death], and serving as a powerful reminder that [Muhammad is no more than a messenger]. It marked the completion of his prophetic mission and the full establishment of Islam, a religion that Allah had declared [this day I have perfected for you your religion] shortly before his demise. This period remains a source of deep reflection and guidance for Muslims worldwide, highlighting the human aspect of the Prophet while affirming the eternal nature of his message.
Hadith 1 tradition
حَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مُوسَى، أَخْبَرَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ مَعْمَرٍ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَنْفُثُ عَلَى نَفْسِهِ فِي الْمَرَضِ الَّذِي مَاتَ فِيهِ بِالْمُعَوِّذَاتِ، فَلَمَّا ثَقُلَ كُنْتُ أَنْفِثُ عَلَيْهِ بِهِنَّ، وَأَمْسَحُ بِيَدِ نَفْسِهِ لِبَرَكَتِهَا. فَسَأَلْتُ الزُّهْرِيَّ كَيْفَ يَنْفِثُ قَالَ كَانَ يَنْفِثُ عَلَى يَدَيْهِ، ثُمَّ يَمْسَحُ بِهِمَا وَجْهَهُ.
Narrated `Aisha:During the Prophet's fatal illness, he used to recite the Mu'auwidhat (Surat An-Nas and Surat Al- Falaq) and then blow his breath over his body. When his illness was aggravated, I used to recite those two Suras and blow my breath over him and make him rub his body with his own hand for its blessings." (Ma`mar asked Az-Zuhri: How did the Prophet (ﷺ) use to blow? Az-Zuhri said: He used to blow on his hands and then passed them over his face
مجھ سے ابراہیم بن موسیٰ نے بیان کیا، کہا ہم کو ہشام نے خبر دی، انہیں معمر نے، انہیں زہری نے، انہیں عروہ نے اور ان سے عائشہ رضی اللہ عنہا نے کہ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم اپنے مرض الوفات میں اپنے اوپر معوذات ( سورۃ الاخلاص، سورۃ الفلق اور سورۃ الناس ) کا دم کیا کرتے تھے۔ پھر جب آپ کے لیے دشوار ہو گیا تو میں ان کا دم آپ پر کیا کرتی تھی اور برکت کے لیے نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کا ہاتھ آپ کے جسم مبارک پر بھی پھیر لیتی تھی۔ پھر میں نے اس کے متعلق پوچھا کہ نبی کریم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کس طرح دم کرتے تھے، انہوں نے بتایا کہ اپنے ہاتھ پر دم کر کے ہاتھ کو چہرے پر پھیرا کرتے تھے۔
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