Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)

Condolence

Hadrat ‘Abdullah bin Masud (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) narrated ALLAH’s Messenger (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) as saying, “If any one comforts one who has been afflicted he will have reward equivalent to his.” [Tirmizi, lbn Majah, Mishkat]

Condoling with a dead man’s family members was one of the noble habits of the Prophets (Alaihi -as- Salam)

The Sunnah is to demonstrate peace and contentment with ALLAH’s pleasure, to praise ALLAH and to say:

“To Him we belong and to Him is our return.”

The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) has disapproved tearing of garments in distress, lamenting loudly, wailing or getting the head shaved. [Zadul Ma’ad]

The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) used to be kind on the dead with such actions as may be of avail to him in his grave and on the Day of Resurrection. He helped his family members through condolence and assistance in tajhiz and takfin (washing and shrouding). He would lead his funeral prayer (Janazah Salaah) along with his  companions. He used to seek ALLAH pardon for his sins and followed his bier with his companions upto the graveyard. Thereafter he used to stand by the head of his grave and prayed for him, inculcating upon him to be firm in his belief, tell him the questions and answer of munkir and nakir (prepare the grave by putting earth etc. on it, and Du’a specially for mercy and forgiveness. The companions have reported authentically that the last funeral Salaah which the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) led, had four takbeerat. He finished the prayer with two salutation. This has since then become an established practice and is the proper rite according to Imam Abu Hanifah. [Madarijun Nubbuwah, Zadul Ma’ad}