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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 1607 in the Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage).

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1607 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage)), narrated by Narrated `Urwa:, states: "Usama was asked in my presence, "How was the speed of (the camel of) Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) while departing from `Arafat during the Hajjatul Wada`?" Usama replied, "The Prophet (ﷺ) proceeded on with a…"

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 عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُ قَالَ سُئِلَ أُسَامَةُ وَأَنَا جَالِسٌ، كَيْفَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَسِيرُ فِي حَجَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ حِينَ دَفَعَ قَالَ كَانَ يَسِيرُ الْعَنَقَ، فَإِذَا وَجَدَ فَجْوَةً نَصَّ‏.‏ قَالَ هِشَامٌ وَالنَّصُّ فَوْقَ الْعَنَقِ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عَبْدِ اللَّهِ فَجْوَةٌ مُتَّسَعٌ، وَالْجَمِيعُ فَجَوَاتٌ وَفِجَاءٌ، وَكَذَلِكَ رَكْوَةٌ وَرِكَاءٌ‏.‏ مَنَاصٌ لَيْسَ حِينَ فِرَارٍ‏.‏

Usama was asked in my presence, "How was the speed of (the camel of) Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) while departing from `Arafat during the Hajjatul Wada`?" Usama replied, "The Prophet (ﷺ) proceeded on with a modest pace, and when there was enough space he would (make his camel) go very fast."

Narrated by Narrated `Urwa:

Context

Usama describes how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) maintained a modest pace during the farewell pilgrimage, only speeding up when there was ample space. This behavior reflects the balance between humility and the need for efficiency in fulfilling religious obligations. The Prophet's actions serve as a model for how to approach significant tasks with both reverence and practicality.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to find a balance in their daily lives, especially when managing responsibilities. It reminds us to approach tasks with a steady pace, allowing for moments of urgency when necessary, while maintaining a sense of calm and purpose.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it describes the Prophet's conduct during a pivotal moment of pilgrimage, emphasizing the importance of balance in religious observance.

Hajj