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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 Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 1476 in the Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #1476

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1476 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage)), narrated by Narrated Salim bin `Abdullah from his father:, states: "I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "The Miqat for the people of Medina is Dhul-Hulaifa; for the people of Sham is Mahita; (i.e. Al-Juhfa); and for the people of Najd is Qarn. And said Ibn `Umar, "…"

Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏"‏ مُهَلُّ أَهْلِ الْمَدِينَةِ ذُو الْحُلَيْفَةِ، وَمُهَلُّ أَهْلِ الشَّأْمِ مَهْيَعَةُ وَهِيَ الْجُحْفَةُ، وَأَهْلِ نَجْدٍ قَرْنٌ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ زَعَمُوا أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ وَلَمْ أَسْمَعْهُ ‏"‏ وَمُهَلُّ أَهْلِ الْيَمَنِ يَلَمْلَمُ ‏"‏‏.‏

I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saying, "The Miqat for the people of Medina is Dhul-Hulaifa; for the people of Sham is Mahita; (i.e. Al-Juhfa); and for the people of Najd is Qarn. And said Ibn `Umar, "They claim, but I did not hear personally, that the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The Miqat for the people of Yemen is Yalamlam."

Narrated by Narrated Salim bin `Abdullah from his father:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) specified the Miqat, or designated points, for different regions from which pilgrims should enter into the state of Ihram for Hajj. This instruction was crucial for organizing the pilgrimage and ensuring that all pilgrims adhered to the proper protocols.

Modern Application

Today, understanding the Miqat is essential for those planning to perform Hajj or Umrah. It helps pilgrims prepare adequately and ensures they follow the prescribed rituals correctly, enhancing their spiritual experience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it outlines the specific locations for entering the state of Ihram, which is a fundamental aspect of the Hajj pilgrimage.

Hajj