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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 3074 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3074 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage), narrated by `A'isha narrated (in another hadith narrated through another chain of transmitters) these words:, states: ""As if I am seeing myself weaving the garlands for the sacrificial animals of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ).""

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ سَعِيدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ح. وَحَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، وَخَلَفُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالُوا أَخْبَرَنَا حَمَّادُ، بْنُ زَيْدٍ عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَىَّ أَفْتِلُ قَلاَئِدَ هَدْىِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِنَحْوِهِ ‏.‏

"As if I am seeing myself weaving the garlands for the sacrificial animals of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)."

Narrated by `A'isha narrated (in another hadith narrated through another chain of transmitters) these words:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the significance of preparing sacrificial animals for the Hajj. 'A'isha reflects on her role in weaving garlands for the animals, highlighting the communal effort involved in fulfilling religious duties. The takeaway is the importance of participation in religious rituals and the shared responsibility among the community.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, the principle of community involvement can be applied in various activities, such as volunteering or participating in local events. Engaging in communal efforts fosters a sense of belonging and shared purpose.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines because it illustrates the importance of preparation and adornment in the context of religious rituals.

Adornment Guidelines