Asma' (Allah be pleased with her), as she was in the house at Muzdalifa, asked me whether the moon had set. I said: No. She prayed for some time, and again said: My son has the moon set? I said: Yes. And she said: Set forth along with me, and so we set forth until (we reached Mini) and the stoned at al-Jamra. She then prayed in her place. I said to her: Respected lady, we set forth (in the very early part of dawn) when it was dark, whereupon she said: My son, there is no harm in it; Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) had granted permission to women.
Narrated by Abdullah, the freed slave of (Hadrat) Asma', reported:
Context
In this narration, Asma' (Allah be pleased with her) demonstrates the importance of seeking permission in religious practices. After confirming the moon's setting, she sets out to perform the stoning ritual during Hajj, recalling that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) had granted permission for women to do so. This highlights the flexibility and understanding within Islamic teachings regarding women's participation in rituals.
Modern Application
This hadith encourages individuals to seek permission when necessary, especially in communal worship settings. It underscores the importance of understanding the guidelines that facilitate participation in religious activities.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Seeking Permission because it illustrates the practice of seeking permission for participation in religious rituals, particularly for women.
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."
Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur'an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.
And when he saw the moon rising, he said, "This is my lord." But when it set, he said, "Unless my Lord guides me, I will surely be among the people gone astray."
And when Moses had completed the term and was traveling with his family, he perceived from the direction of the mount a fire. He said to his family, "Stay here; indeed, I have perceived a fire. Perhaps I will bring you from there [some] information or burning wood from the fire that you may warm yourselves."
This hadith is #3000 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abdullah, the freed slave of (Hadrat) Asma', reported:.
