Sunan Abu Dawud #1809

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 النُّفَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مُحَمَّدٍ - أَخْبَرَنِي رَبِيعَةُ بْنُ أَبِي عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ بْنِ بِلاَلِ بْنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ فَسْخُ الْحَجِّ لَنَا خَاصَّةً أَوْ لِمَنْ بَعْدَنَا قَالَ ‏ "‏ بَلْ لَكُمْ خَاصَّةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I asked: Messenger of Allah, is the (command of) cancelling hajj meant exclusively for us, or for others too? He replied: No, this is meant exclusively for you.
Narrated by Narrated Bilal ibn al-Harith al-Muzani:

Context

In this hadith, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) inquires whether the command to cancel Hajj is exclusive to them or applicable to future generations. The Prophet's response clarifies that this command is specifically for them, highlighting the unique circumstances surrounding their time and the importance of understanding the context of religious directives.

Modern Application

This principle reminds contemporary Muslims that certain rulings may have been context-specific. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge and understand the historical context of religious practices, ensuring that they apply teachings appropriately in today's world.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it addresses the specific instructions related to the pilgrimage, emphasizing the importance of context in religious rulings.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #1809 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Bilal ibn al-Harith al-Muzani:.

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