What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 923 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Hajj), narrated by Ibn Abbas narrated:, states: ""At-Tahsib is nothing, it is only a place that the Messenger of Allah camped at.""

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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 923 in the Book of The Book on Hajj.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #923

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 سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ لَيْسَ التَّحْصِيبُ بِشَيْءٍ إِنَّمَا هُوَ مَنْزِلٌ نَزَلَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى التَّحْصِيبُ نُزُولُ الأَبْطَحِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

"At-Tahsib is nothing, it is only a place that the Messenger of Allah camped at."

Narrated by Ibn Abbas narrated:

Context

In this narration, Ibn Abbas clarifies that At-Tahsib is merely a location where the Messenger of Allah ﷺ camped, emphasizing that it does not hold any special significance beyond that. This statement reflects the Prophet's ﷺ practical approach to religious practices, focusing on the essence rather than the form.

Modern Application

This hadith can inspire Muslims today to focus on the spirit of their actions rather than getting caught up in rituals or locations. It encourages a deeper understanding of the purpose behind religious practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Prophetic Events and Prophetic Conduct because it discusses a specific event in the Prophet's ﷺ life and his practical approach to religious practices.

Historical Prophetic Events Prophetic Conduct

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[Say, O Muhammad], "I have only been commanded to worship the Lord of this city, who made it sacred and to whom [belongs] all things. And I am commanded to be of the Muslims [those who submit to Allah]

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This hadith is #923 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Book on Hajj. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn Abbas narrated:.

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