What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1618 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage)), narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:, states: "I as among those whom the Prophet (ﷺ) sent on the night of Al-Muzdalifa early being among the weak members of his family."

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 1618 in the Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #1618

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 عَلِيٌّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي يَزِيدَ، سَمِعَ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ يَقُولُ أَنَا مِمَّنْ، قَدَّمَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَيْلَةَ الْمُزْدَلِفَةِ فِي ضَعَفَةِ أَهْلِهِ‏.‏

I as among those whom the Prophet (ﷺ) sent on the night of Al-Muzdalifa early being among the weak members of his family.

Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

Ibn Abbas narrates how he was among those whom the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sent early during the night of Al-Muzdalifa, highlighting the Prophet's consideration for the weaker members of his community. This act demonstrates the Prophet's compassion and the importance of ensuring that all members of the community are cared for during the Hajj pilgrimage.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims today to be considerate and supportive of those who may be weaker or in need of assistance, especially during communal activities like Hajj. It encourages fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate fully.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it describes an event during the Hajj pilgrimage, emphasizing the care shown by the Prophet (ﷺ) towards his followers.

Hajj