Sahih al-Bukhari #2753
Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا قَبِيصَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ أَجْرَى النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَا ضُمِّرَ مِنَ الْخَيْلِ مِنَ الْحَفْيَاءِ إِلَى ثَنِيَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ، وَأَجْرَى مَا لَمْ يُضَمَّرْ مِنَ الثَّنِيَّةِ إِلَى مَسْجِدِ بَنِي زُرَيْقٍ. قَالَ ابْنُ عُمَرَ وَكُنْتُ فِيمَنْ أَجْرَى. قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ. قَالَ سُفْيَانُ بَيْنَ الْحَفْيَاءِ إِلَى ثَنِيَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ خَمْسَةُ أَمْيَالٍ أَوْ سِتَّةٌ، وَبَيْنَ ثَنِيَّةِ إِلَى مَسْجِدِ بَنِي زُرَيْقٍ مِيلٌ.
The Prophet (ﷺ) arranged for a horse race amongst the horses that had been made lean to take place
between Al-Hafya'' and Thaniyat Al-Wada` (i.e. names of two places) and the horses which had not
been mad.? lean from Ath-Thaniyat to the mosque of Bani Zuraiq. I was also amongst those who took
part in that horse race. Sufyan, a sub-narrator, said, "The distance between Al-Hafya and Thaniya Al-
Wada` is five or six miles; and between Thaniya and the mosque of Bani Zuraiq is one mile."
Narrated by Narrated (`Abdullah) bin `Umar:
Context
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) organized a horse race, distinguishing between lean horses and those that were not. This event served not only as a form of entertainment but also as a way to build community spirit and camaraderie among participants. It reflects the importance of engaging in healthy competition and the joy of shared experiences.
Modern Application
In modern contexts, this can be seen in community events and sports that promote teamwork and unity. Such activities encourage social bonds and foster a sense of belonging among individuals.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community because it emphasizes the importance of social interactions and communal activities in strengthening relationships.
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And complete the Hajj and 'umrah for Allah. But if you are prevented, then [offer] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal has reached its place of slaughter. And whoever among you is ill or has an ailment of the head [making shaving necessary must offer] a ransom of fasting [three days] or charity or sacrifice. And when you are secure, then whoever performs 'umrah [during the Hajj months] followed by Hajj [offers] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And whoever cannot find [or afford such an animal] - then a fast of three days during Hajj and of seven when you have returned [home]. Those are ten complete [days]. This is for those whose family is not in the area of al-Masjid al-Haram. And fear Allah and know that Allah is severe in penalty.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #2753 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated (`Abdullah) bin `Umar:.