What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1940 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)) states: "Ibn ‘Abbas said I was among the weak members of his family whom the Apostle of Allaah(ﷺ) sent ahead on the night of Al Muzdalifah."

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 1940 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1940

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 سُفْيَانُ، أَخْبَرَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي يَزِيدَ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ، يَقُولُ أَنَا مِمَّنْ، قَدَّمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَيْلَةَ الْمُزْدَلِفَةِ فِي ضَعَفَةِ أَهْلِهِ ‏.‏

Ibn ‘Abbas said I was among the weak members of his family whom the Apostle of Allaah(ﷺ) sent ahead on the night of Al Muzdalifah.

Context

Ibn ‘Abbas narrates that he was among the weaker members of the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) family who were sent ahead during the night of Al Muzdalifah. This highlights the Prophet's consideration for those who may have difficulty keeping pace during the Hajj rituals, showcasing the compassion and understanding inherent in Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by ensuring that we are considerate of those who may need assistance during communal activities, such as Hajj or other gatherings. It reminds us to be inclusive and supportive of individuals who may face challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it illustrates the Prophet's care for the weaker members of the community during the pilgrimage.

Hajj