What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1498 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage)), narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:, states: "The Prophet (p.b.u.h) recited Talbiya when he had mounted his Mount and was ready to set out."

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 Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 1498 in the Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #1498

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 أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي صَالِحُ بْنُ كَيْسَانَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ أَهَلَّ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم حِينَ اسْتَوَتْ بِهِ رَاحِلَتُهُ قَائِمَةً‏.‏

The Prophet (p.b.u.h) recited Talbiya when he had mounted his Mount and was ready to set out.

Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:

Context

Ibn Umar narrates that the Prophet (ﷺ) recited the Talbiya when he was mounted and ready to set out. This act signifies the commencement of the pilgrimage and the intention to perform Hajj. The hadith emphasizes the importance of intention and the verbal declaration of one's purpose in worship.

Modern Application

In the context of Hajj and `Umra, this hadith encourages pilgrims to begin their journey with a clear intention and the recitation of Talbiya. This practice helps to focus the heart and mind on the sacred nature of the pilgrimage.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it highlights the significance of the Talbiya in the context of the pilgrimage.

Hajj