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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1877 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1877 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)) states: "Ibn ‘Umar said The Apostle of Allaah(ﷺ) did not give up touching the Yamani corner and the (Black) Stone in each of his circumambulations. Ibn ‘Umar used to do so."

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

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ أَبِي رَوَّادٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لاَ يَدَعُ أَنْ يَسْتَلِمَ الرُّكْنَ الْيَمَانِيَ وَالْحَجَرَ فِي كُلِّ طَوْفَةٍ قَالَ وَكَانَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ يَفْعَلُهُ ‏.‏

Ibn ‘Umar said The Apostle of Allaah(ﷺ) did not give up touching the Yamani corner and the (Black) Stone in each of his circumambulations. Ibn ‘Umar used to do so.

Context

This narration from Ibn ‘Umar highlights the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) who consistently touched the Yamani corner and the Black Stone during each circumambulation of the Kaaba. This act signifies the importance of engaging with the sacred elements of the Hajj rituals, demonstrating devotion and adherence to tradition.

Modern Application

In modern times, many Muslims strive to replicate the Prophet's (ﷺ) actions during Tawaf, emphasizing the significance of these rituals. Touching the Black Stone and the Yamani corner serves as a physical connection to the heritage of their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it emphasizes the Prophet's (ﷺ) consistent practice during a fundamental aspect of the pilgrimage, reinforcing the importance of tradition in worship.

Hajj