What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1775 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)), narrated by Narrated Anas ibn Malik:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) offered the noon prayer, and then rode on his mount. When he came to the hill of al-Bayda', he raised his voice in talbiyah."

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 Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1775 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1775

The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا رَوْحٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَشْعَثُ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم صَلَّى الظُّهْرَ ثُمَّ رَكِبَ رَاحِلَتَهُ فَلَمَّا عَلاَ عَلَى جَبَلِ الْبَيْدَاءِ أَهَلَّ ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) offered the noon prayer, and then rode on his mount. When he came to the hill of al-Bayda', he raised his voice in talbiyah.

Narrated by Narrated Anas ibn Malik:

Context

In this hadith, Anas ibn Malik narrates an event where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performed the noon prayer and then mounted his camel. Upon reaching the hill of al-Bayda', he raised his voice in talbiyah, a declaration of intention to perform Hajj or Umrah. This illustrates the significance of prayer and the transition into a sacred journey, emphasizing the importance of worship in all aspects of life.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims perform Umrah or Hajj, often beginning their journey with prayers. This hadith reminds us that prayer is a vital part of our spiritual journey, encouraging individuals to maintain their connection with Allah before embarking on significant life events.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Hajj because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) practice of praying before starting his pilgrimage.

Prayer Hajj