What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1953 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)), narrated by Ibn AbuNajih reported from his father on the authority of two men from Banu Bakr who said:, states: "We saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) addressing (the people) in the middle of the tashriq days when we were staying near his mount. This is the address of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) which he gave at Mina…"

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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 1953 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #1953

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي نَجِيحٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ رَجُلَيْنِ، مِنْ بَنِي بَكْرٍ قَالاَ رَأَيْنَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَخْطُبُ بَيْنَ أَوْسَطِ أَيَّامِ التَّشْرِيقِ وَنَحْنُ عِنْدَ رَاحِلَتِهِ وَهِيَ خُطْبَةُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم الَّتِي خَطَبَ بِمِنًى ‏.‏

We saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) addressing (the people) in the middle of the tashriq days when we were staying near his mount. This is the address of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) which he gave at Mina.

Narrated by Ibn AbuNajih reported from his father on the authority of two men from Banu Bakr who said:

Context

This hadith describes the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) delivering a sermon during the days of Tashriq at Mina. Witnessed by two men from Banu Bakr, this event emphasizes the communal aspect of Hajj and the importance of guidance provided by the Prophet (ﷺ) during significant moments of the pilgrimage.

Modern Application

The communal aspect of Hajj is a reminder for us to engage with our communities and share knowledge. It encourages us to participate in gatherings that promote learning and spiritual growth, reflecting the importance of community in our faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Hajj because it highlights the collective experience of pilgrims during Hajj and the importance of communal guidance.

Community Hajj

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[Moses] said, "Your appointment is on the day of the festival when the people assemble at mid-morning."

سُورَةُ التَّوۡبَةِ

At-Tawba (The Repentance)

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وَأَذَٰنٌۭ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِۦٓ إِلَى ٱلنَّاسِ يَوْمَ ٱلْحَجِّ ٱلْأَكْبَرِ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ بَرِىٓءٌۭ مِّنَ ٱلْمُشْرِكِينَ ۙ وَرَسُولُهُۥ ۚ فَإِن تُبْتُمْ فَهُوَ خَيْرٌۭ لَّكُمْ ۖ وَإِن تَوَلَّيْتُمْ فَٱعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّكُمْ غَيْرُ مُعْجِزِى ٱللَّهِ ۗ وَبَشِّرِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ بِعَذَابٍ أَلِيمٍ

And [it is] an announcement from Allah and His Messenger to the people on the day of the greater pilgrimage that Allah is disassociated from the disbelievers, and [so is] His Messenger. So if you repent, that is best for you; but if you turn away - then know that you will not cause failure to Allah. And give tidings to those who disbelieve of a painful punishment.

سُورَةُ آلِ عِمۡرَانَ

Aal-i-Imraan (The Family of Imraan)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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ذَٰلِكَ نَتْلُوهُ عَلَيْكَ مِنَ ٱلْءَايَٰتِ وَٱلذِّكْرِ ٱلْحَكِيمِ

This is what We recite to you, [O Muhammad], of [Our] verses and the precise [and wise] message.

سُورَةُ البَيِّنَةِ

Al-Bayyina (The Evidence)

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رَسُولٌۭ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ يَتْلُوا۟ صُحُفًۭا مُّطَهَّرَةًۭ

A Messenger from Allah, reciting purified scriptures

سُورَةُ مَرۡيَمَ

Maryam (Mary)

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On the Day We will gather the righteous to the Most Merciful as a delegation

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