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This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government), narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Sa'id b. Musayyab who said:, states: "My father was one of those who swore fealty to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) near the tree. When we passed that way next year intending to perform the Hajj, the place of the tree was hidden to us. If you…"

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Sahih Muslim #4685

The Book on Government

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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ حَامِدُ بْنُ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ طَارِقٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، قَالَ كَانَ أَبِي مِمَّنْ بَايَعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عِنْدَ الشَّجَرَةِ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَانْطَلَقْنَا فِي قَابِلٍ حَاجِّينَ فَخَفِيَ عَلَيْنَا مَكَانُهَا فَإِنْ كَانَتْ تَبَيَّنَتْ لَكُمْ فَأَنْتُمْ أَعْلَمُ ‏.‏ وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ، قَالَ وَقَرَأْتُهُ عَلَى نَصْرِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ عَنْ أَبِي أَحْمَدَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ طَارِقِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّهُمْ كَانُوا عِنْدَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَامَ الشَّجَرَةِ قَالَ فَنَسُوهَا مِنَ الْعَامِ الْمُقْبِلِ.

My father was one of those who swore fealty to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) near the tree. When we passed that way next year intending to perform the Hajj, the place of the tree was hidden to us. If you could point out clearly, you would (certainly) be knowing better. It has also been narrated on the authority of Sa'id b. Musayyib who learnt from his father that they were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) in the year of the Tree (i. e. in the year of the fealty of God's pleasure sworn under the tree at Hudaibiya), but next year they forgot the spot of the tree.

Narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Sa'id b. Musayyab who said:

Context

This hadith recounts an experience from the year of the Tree, where Sa'id b. Musayyab reflects on his father's participation in the pledge of fealty to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) at Hudaibiya. The following year, while on their way to perform Hajj, they could not locate the exact spot of the tree where this significant event took place. The situation highlights the importance of community memory and the significance of historical events in shaping collective identity.

Modern Application

In today's world, remembering and honoring significant historical events can strengthen community bonds. Organizations and communities often commemorate important milestones to foster unity and shared identity, reminding members of their collective history and values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community because it emphasizes the collective memory of significant events that shape a community's identity.

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At the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary -

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O my father, indeed there has come to me of knowledge that which has not come to you, so follow me; I will guide you to an even path.

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