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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 874 in the Book of The Book on Hajj.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #874

Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 874 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Hajj), narrated by Aishah narrated:, states: ""The Prophet left me while he had a joyous look of contentment and he returned to me grieving. So I asked him about that and he said: 'I entered the Ka'bah, and I wished that I had not done it. I fear…"

The Book on Hajj

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ خَرَجَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ عِنْدِي وَهُوَ قَرِيرُ الْعَيْنِ طَيِّبُ النَّفْسِ فَرَجَعَ إِلَىَّ وَهُوَ حَزِينٌ فَقُلْتُ لَهُ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنِّي دَخَلْتُ الْكَعْبَةَ وَوَدِدْتُ أَنِّي لَمْ أَكُنْ فَعَلْتُ إِنِّي أَخَافُ أَنْ أَكُونَ أَتْعَبْتُ أُمَّتِي مِنْ بَعْدِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

"The Prophet left me while he had a joyous look of contentment and he returned to me grieving. So I asked him about that and he said: 'I entered the Ka'bah, and I wished that I had not done it. I fear that my Ummah will follow me (in that) after me.'"

Narrated by Aishah narrated:

Context

In this hadith, Aishah narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ expresses regret after entering the Ka'bah. He feared that his actions might set a precedent for his Ummah that could lead to hardship. This reflects the Prophet's deep concern for the well-being of his followers and the implications of his actions.

Modern Application

Today, leaders and influential figures often consider the potential impact of their actions on their communities. The Prophet's caution serves as a reminder of the responsibility that comes with leadership and the need to prioritize the welfare of others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Hajj because it illustrates the Prophet's thoughtful approach to his actions during a significant religious event.

Prophetic Conduct Hajj