" Then hasten on from where the people hasten on."
Narrated by 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Quraish (of the pre-Islamic days) and those who followed their religions practices stayed at Muzdalifa, and they named themselves as Hums, whereas all other Arabs stayed at 'Arafa. With the advent of Islam, Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, commanded His Apostle (ﷺ) to come to 'Arafat and stay there, and then hurry from there, and this is the significance of the words of Allah:
Context
This hadith recounts a historical practice where the Quraish and their followers would stay at Muzdalifa, while other Arabs would gather at 'Arafa. With the advent of Islam, Allah commanded the Prophet (ﷺ) to perform the pilgrimage rituals at 'Arafa, emphasizing the unity and inclusiveness of the Islamic faith in its practices.
Modern Application
In the context of Hajj, this hadith serves as a reminder for pilgrims to adhere to the prescribed rituals and to appreciate the significance of 'Arafa as a day of gathering and supplication, fostering a sense of community among Muslims.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it highlights the importance of 'Arafa in the pilgrimage, marking a pivotal moment in the rituals that unite Muslims worldwide.
So set out with your family during a portion of the night and follow behind them and let not anyone among you look back and continue on to where you are commanded."
This hadith is #2837 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Quraish (of the pre-Islamic days) and those who followed their religions practices stayed at Muzdalifa, and they named themselves as Hums, whereas all other Arabs stayed at 'Arafa. With the advent of Islam, Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, commanded His Apostle (ﷺ) to come to 'Arafat and stay there, and then hurry from there, and this is the significance of the words of Allah:.
