Sunan Ibn Majah 1627

Unreviewed translation. All hadiths in this collection are available in five languages. Titles and introductions may remain in Arabic.

Ali ibn Muhammad narrated to us; Abu Muawiyah narrated to us, from Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi Bakr, from Ibn Abi Mulaykah, from Aishah, who said: When the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) passed away, Abu Bakr was with his wife, the daughter of Kharijah, in al-Awali. People began saying, ‘The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) has not died; this is only one of the states that used to come over him during revelation.’ Abu Bakr came, uncovered his face, kissed him between the eyes, and said, ‘You are too honored in Allah’s sight for Him to cause you to die twice. By Allah, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) has indeed died.’ Umar was at one side of the mosque, saying, ‘By Allah, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) has not died, and he will not die until he has cut off the hands and feet of many hypocrites.’ Abu Bakr stood, ascended the pulpit, and said: ‘Whoever worships Allah, Allah is Living and does not die; and whoever worships Muhammad, Muhammad has indeed died.’ Then he recited: ‘Muhammad is only a messenger; messengers have passed away before him. If he dies or is killed, will you turn back on your heels? Whoever turns back on his heels will not harm Allah in any way, and Allah will reward the grateful.’ Umar said: ‘It was as though I had never recited it until that day.’