Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 1944 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1944

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1944 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)), narrated by Ata' said:, states: "A reporter reported to me about Asma' that she threw pebbles at the jamrah at night. I said: We threw pebbles (at the jamrah) at night. She said: We used to do so in the lifetime of the Messenger of A…"

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

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ خَلاَّدٍ الْبَاهِلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَطَاءٌ، أَخْبَرَنِي مُخْبِرٌ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ، أَنَّهَا رَمَتِ الْجَمْرَةَ قُلْتُ إِنَّا رَمَيْنَا الْجَمْرَةَ بِلَيْلٍ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ إِنَّا كُنَّا نَصْنَعُ هَذَا عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏

A reporter reported to me about Asma' that she threw pebbles at the jamrah at night. I said: We threw pebbles (at the jamrah) at night. She said: We used to do so in the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ).

Narrated by Ata' said:

Context

In this hadith, Asma' recounts that she threw pebbles at the jamrah during the night, a practice she confirms was also done during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). This highlights the flexibility and understanding of the rituals of Hajj, allowing for variations based on circumstances.

Modern Application

This hadith can inspire Muslims today to understand that certain religious practices may have flexibility based on individual circumstances. It encourages believers to engage in their religious duties in a way that is manageable and meaningful for them.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it reflects the practices established during the time of the Prophet (ﷺ) and shows the adaptability of religious rituals.

Prophetic Conduct