Q
What is the significance of angels shading a martyr with their wings in Islamic belief?
A
My father’s mutilated body was brought to the Prophet (ﷺ) and was placed in front of him. I went to
uncover his face but my companions forbade me. Then mourning cries of a lady were heard, and it
was said that she was either the daughter or the sister of `Amr. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Why is she crying?”
Or said, “Do not cry, for the angels are still shading him with their wings.” (Al-Bukhari asked Sadqa,
a sub-narrator, “Does the narration include the expression: ‘Till he was lifted?’ ” The latter replied,
“Jabir may have said it.”)
uncover his face but my companions forbade me. Then mourning cries of a lady were heard, and it
was said that she was either the daughter or the sister of `Amr. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Why is she crying?”
Or said, “Do not cry, for the angels are still shading him with their wings.” (Al-Bukhari asked Sadqa,
a sub-narrator, “Does the narration include the expression: ‘Till he was lifted?’ ” The latter replied,
“Jabir may have said it.”)
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 2816, Book 56, Hadith 32
Sahih al-Bukhari 2816, Book 56, Hadith 32
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