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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 3200 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3200 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage), narrated by Anas b. Malik reported a hadith like this from Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) except with this variation that he said:, states: "" I declare sacred the area between its two lava mountains.""

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، وَقُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْقَارِيُّ - عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ أَبِي عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِهِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنِّي أُحَرِّمُ مَا بَيْنَ لاَبَتَيْهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

" I declare sacred the area between its two lava mountains."

Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported a hadith like this from Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) except with this variation that he said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ declares the area between two lava mountains as sacred. This statement emphasizes the significance of certain geographical locations in Islam, highlighting the importance of respecting and honoring these designated sacred spaces. It serves as a reminder of the blessings associated with such areas, which are often tied to the history and spirituality of the Muslim community.

Modern Application

Today, recognizing and respecting sacred spaces can manifest in various ways, such as maintaining cleanliness and reverence in places of worship or pilgrimage. This understanding encourages individuals to appreciate the historical and spiritual significance of these locations in their daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings of Allah because it emphasizes the sanctity of a specific area, highlighting the importance of recognizing and honoring places deemed sacred.

Blessings of Allah