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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 Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1905 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1905 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)), narrated by Kathir ibn Jamhan said:, states: "A man asked Abdullah ibn Umar between as-Safa and al-Marwah: AbdurRahman, I see you walking while the people are running (between as-Safa and al-Marwah)? He replied: If I walk, I saw the Messenger of…"

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 زُهَيْرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا عَطَاءُ بْنُ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ كَثِيرِ بْنِ جُمْهَانَ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، قَالَ لِعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ بَيْنَ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةِ يَا أَبَا عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ إِنِّي أَرَاكَ تَمْشِي وَالنَّاسُ يَسْعَوْنَ قَالَ إِنْ أَمْشِ فَقَدْ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَمْشِي وَإِنْ أَسْعَ فَقَدْ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَسْعَى وَأَنَا شَيْخٌ كَبِيرٌ ‏.‏

A man asked Abdullah ibn Umar between as-Safa and al-Marwah: AbdurRahman, I see you walking while the people are running (between as-Safa and al-Marwah)? He replied: If I walk, I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) running. I am too old.

Narrated by Kathir ibn Jamhan said:

Context

In this hadith, Abdullah ibn Umar recounts an interaction that took place between as-Safa and al-Marwah during the pilgrimage. A man questioned him about his decision to walk while others were running. Abdullah ibn Umar explained that he had seen the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) both walking and running during the same ritual. His choice to walk reflects a personal adaptation to his age and physical condition while still honoring the tradition.

Modern Application

During the Hajj season, individuals may find themselves in various physical conditions. This hadith teaches that one can adapt their actions based on personal circumstances while still participating in religious practices. It encourages pilgrims to prioritize their health and well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Example because it illustrates the flexibility of the Prophet's (ﷺ) actions, showing that personal circumstances can influence how rituals are performed.

Prophetic Example