What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1942 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)), narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to send ahead the weak members of his family in darkness (to Mina), and command them not to throw pebbles at jamrahs until the sun rose."

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 1942 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1942

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 عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ عُقْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمْزَةُ الزَّيَّاتُ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ أَبِي ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُقَدِّمُ ضُعَفَاءَ أَهْلِهِ بِغَلَسٍ وَيَأْمُرُهُمْ يَعْنِي لاَ يَرْمُونَ الْجَمْرَةَ حَتَّى تَطْلُعَ الشَّمْسُ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to send ahead the weak members of his family in darkness (to Mina), and command them not to throw pebbles at jamrahs until the sun rose.

Narrated by Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas:

Context

Abdullah ibn Abbas narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) would send the weaker members of his family ahead in darkness during Hajj, instructing them to wait until sunrise to throw pebbles at the jamrah. This practice reflects the Prophet's compassion and consideration for the vulnerable during the pilgrimage.

Modern Application

In the context of Umrah and Hajj, this hadith serves as a reminder to prioritize the needs of those who may struggle during the pilgrimage. It encourages a spirit of care and support within the community, particularly for the elderly and weak.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it highlights the Prophet's approach to ensuring the well-being of participants during the pilgrimage.

Hajj