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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 Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 2704 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2704 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage) states: "Ibn 'Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pronounced Talbiya in Dhu'l-Hulaifa as he put his feet in the stirrup and his camel stood up and proceeded."

The Book of Pilgrimage

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، - رضى الله عنهما - قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا وَضَعَ رِجْلَهُ فِي الْغَرْزِ وَانْبَعَثَتْ بِهِ رَاحِلَتُهُ قَائِمَةً أَهَلَّ مِنْ ذِي الْحُلَيْفَةِ ‏.‏

Ibn 'Umar (Allah be pleased with them) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pronounced Talbiya in Dhu'l-Hulaifa as he put his feet in the stirrup and his camel stood up and proceeded.

Context

Ibn 'Umar narrates that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pronounced the Talbiya while preparing for Hajj at Dhu'l-Hulaifa. This moment marks the beginning of the sacred pilgrimage, emphasizing the significance of intention and the rituals associated with Hajj.

Modern Application

As Muslims prepare for Hajj or Umrah today, they often recite the Talbiya to express their intention and devotion. This practice fosters a deep spiritual connection and commitment to fulfilling one of the pillars of Islam.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it describes a key moment in the pilgrimage rituals.

Hajj