What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 956 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Hajj), narrated by Abi Al-Baddah bin Adi narrated from his father:, states: ""The Prophet permitted the shepherds to stone a day and leave a day.""

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 956 in the Book of The Book on Hajj.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #956

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 بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ حَزْمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي الْبَدَّاحِ بْنِ عَدِيٍّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَرْخَصَ لِلرِّعَاءِ أَنْ يَرْمُوا يَوْمًا وَيَدَعُوا يَوْمًا ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَكَذَا رَوَى ابْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ ‏.‏ وَرَوَى مَالِكُ بْنُ أَنَسٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ أَبِي الْبَدَّاحِ بْنِ عَاصِمِ بْنِ عَدِيٍّ عَنْ أَبِيهِ ‏.‏ وَرِوَايَةُ مَالِكٍ أَصَحُّ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رَخَّصَ قَوْمٌ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ لِلرِّعَاءِ أَنْ يَرْمُوا يَوْمًا وَيَدَعُوا يَوْمًا وَهُوَ قَوْلُ الشَّافِعِيِّ ‏.‏

"The Prophet permitted the shepherds to stone a day and leave a day."

Narrated by Abi Al-Baddah bin Adi narrated from his father:

Context

This hadith relates to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ permitting shepherds to throw stones on alternate days. It reflects the practical approach of the Prophet towards the responsibilities of shepherds, allowing them flexibility in their duties. This permission illustrates the balance between religious obligations and daily responsibilities.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle of flexibility can be applied to various responsibilities, reminding us that it's acceptable to adapt our routines to accommodate our circumstances. For instance, those who have demanding jobs or family commitments can find ways to balance their spiritual practices without feeling overwhelmed.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it showcases the Prophet's practical approach to daily responsibilities, allowing for flexibility in fulfilling duties.

Prophetic Conduct