What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1520 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage)), narrated by Narrated Nafi`:, states: "' Ibn `Umar said, "The Prophet (ﷺ) passed the night at Dhi-Tuwa till it was dawn and then he entered Mecca." Ibn `Umar used to do the same."

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 1520 in the Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #1520

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي نَافِعٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ بَاتَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِذِي طُوًى حَتَّى أَصْبَحَ ثُمَّ دَخَلَ مَكَّةَ‏.‏ وَكَانَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ يَفْعَلُهُ‏.‏

' Ibn `Umar said, "The Prophet (ﷺ) passed the night at Dhi-Tuwa till it was dawn and then he entered Mecca." Ibn `Umar used to do the same.

Narrated by Narrated Nafi`:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn `Umar recounts how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) spent the night at Dhi-Tuwa before entering Mecca. This practice reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) respect for the sanctity of the pilgrimage and the importance of preparation before entering the holy city. Ibn `Umar followed this practice, indicating its significance in the early Muslim community.

Modern Application

Today, Muslims may reflect on the importance of preparation and mindfulness before significant religious events. This hadith serves as a reminder to approach such moments with reverence, ensuring that one is spiritually ready before engaging in sacred rituals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Prophetic Events and Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates a specific practice of the Prophet (ﷺ) during his pilgrimage and sets a precedent for future generations.

Historical Prophetic Events Prophetic Conduct