In Islam, the prophets hold a unique and revered status, and their significance extends beyond their lifetimes. A remarkable belief within Islamic tradition is that the bodies of prophets do not decompose in their graves—a divine protection granted by Allah. This preservation signifies their elevated rank and ongoing connection with the Creator. Several hadiths support this belief, illustrating the distinction between the prophets and ordinary people, even in death. This blog explores key hadiths that testify to this miraculous phenomenon, providing English and Hindi translations followed by a brief summary.
Hadith 1:
English:
Aws ibn Aws (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“Indeed, the best of your days is Friday; so send blessings on me frequently on that day, for your blessings are presented to me.”
They said, “O Messenger of Allah, how can our blessings be presented to you when you have passed away?”
He said, “Indeed, Allah has forbidden the earth to consume the bodies of the prophets.”
(Reported by Abu Dawood [1047], al-Nasa’i [1374], Ibn Majah [1085], and authenticated by al-Albani in Sahih Abu Dawood [1531]).
Hindi:
औस बिन औस (रज़ियल्लाहु अन्हु) से रिवायत है कि पैगंबर मुहम्मद (सल्लल्लाहु अलैहि व सल्लम) ने फ़रमाया:
“यक़ीनन, तुम्हारे दिनों में सबसे बेहतरीन दिन जुमा (शुक्रवार) है; इसलिए उस दिन मुझ पर ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा दरूद भेजा करो, क्योंकि तुम्हारे दरूद मुझे पेश किए जाते हैं।”
सहाबा ने पूछा, “ऐ अल्लाह के रसूल, जब आप दुनिया से चले जाएंगे तो हमारा दरूद आप तक कैसे पहुँचेगा?”
तो आपने फ़रमाया, “बेशक, अल्लाह ने ज़मीन को नबियों के जिस्मों को ख़त्म करने से मना किया है।”
(रिवायत: अबू दाऊद [1047], नसाई [1374], इब्न माजा [1085], और अल-अलबानी ने इसे सहीह अबू दाऊद [1531] में सहीह कहा)।
Hadith 2:
English:
Abu Huraira narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“The prophets are alive in their graves, praying.”
(Reported by al-Bayhaqi in Hayat al-Anbiya and authenticated by al-Albani in Silsilah al-Sahihah [622]).
Hindi:
अबू हुरैरा (रज़ियल्लाहु अन्हु) से रिवायत है कि पैगंबर (सल्लल्लाहु अलैहि व सल्लम) ने फ़रमाया:
“नबी अपनी क़ब्रों में ज़िंदा हैं, और नमाज़ पढ़ रहे हैं।”
(रिवायत: अल-बैहकी, हयात अल-अंबिया, और अल-अलबानी ने सिलसिला अल-सहीह [622] में सहीह कहा)।
Hadith 3:
English:
Anas ibn Malik reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“On the night of my Ascension (Mi’raj), I passed by Musa, and he was standing in his grave, praying.”
(Reported by Muslim [2375] and Ahmad [12249]).
Hindi:
अनस बिन मालिक (रज़ियल्लाहु अन्हु) से रिवायत है कि पैगंबर (सल्लल्लाहु अलैहि व सल्लम) ने फ़रमाया:
“मेरी मेराज की रात, मैं मूसा के पास से गुज़रा और वह अपनी क़ब्र में खड़े होकर नमाज़ पढ़ रहे थे।”
(रिवायत: मुस्लिम [2375] और अहमद [12249])।
Hadith 4:
English:
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
“The bodies of the prophets are not eaten by the earth.”
(Reported by al-Nasa’i [1395] and Ahmad [2462]).
Hindi:
इब्न अब्बास (रज़ियल्लाहु अन्हु) से रिवायत है कि पैगंबर (सल्लल्लाहु अलैहि व सल्लम) ने फ़रमाया:
“नबियों के जिस्मों को ज़मीन नहीं खाती।”
(रिवायत: नसाई [1395] और अहमद [2462])।
Summary:
The hadiths collectively highlight the divine protection granted to the prophets by ensuring their bodies remain intact after death. Aws ibn Aws narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) confirmed that Allah forbids the earth from consuming the bodies of the prophets. Abu Huraira emphasizes that the prophets are alive in their graves and engaged in prayer, while Anas ibn Malik recounts the Prophet’s encounter with Musa (Moses) during the Mi’raj, witnessing him praying in his grave.
Finally, Ibn Abbas further reinforces this concept by stating that the bodies of prophets are not eaten by the earth. These hadiths serve as a profound reminder of the special honor and continued connection the prophets have with Allah, even in the afterlife, underscoring their elevated status in
