What is Sahih Muslim 3133 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage), narrated by Karaib reported:, states: "A woman lifted a child and said: Messenger of Allah, would he be credited with Hajj? He said: Yes. and for you there would be a reward."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 3133 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Sahih Muslim #3133

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ كُرَيْبٍ، أَنَّ امْرَأَةً، رَفَعَتْ صَبِيًّا فَقَالَتْ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَلِهَذَا حَجٌّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ نَعَمْ وَلَكِ أَجْرٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

A woman lifted a child and said: Messenger of Allah, would he be credited with Hajj? He said: Yes. and for you there would be a reward.

Narrated by Karaib reported:

Context

In this hadith, a woman asks the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) whether her child can be credited with Hajj. The Prophet affirms that the child will indeed have a reward, highlighting the inclusive nature of Islamic practices and the recognition of the intentions behind actions, regardless of age.

Modern Application

This principle encourages parents to involve their children in religious activities, fostering a sense of spirituality from a young age. Engaging children in acts of worship and community service can instill values and a sense of responsibility towards their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it discusses the significance of Hajj and the rewards associated with it, even for those who are not yet of age.

Hajj