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This hadith is graded Sahih li ghairih. 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 1957 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1957 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)), narrated by Narrated Rafi' ibn Amr al-Muzani:, states: "I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) addressing the people at Mina (on the day of sacrifice) when the sun rose high (i.e. in the forenoon) on a white mule, and Ali (Allah be pleased with him) was interpr…"

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

Sahih li ghairih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحِيمِ الدِّمَشْقِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مَرْوَانُ، عَنْ هِلاَلِ بْنِ عَامِرٍ الْمُزَنِيِّ، حَدَّثَنِي رَافِعُ بْنُ عَمْرٍو الْمُزَنِيُّ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَخْطُبُ النَّاسَ بِمِنًى حِينَ ارْتَفَعَ الضُّحَى عَلَى بَغْلَةٍ شَهْبَاءَ وَعَلِيٌّ - رضى الله عنه - يُعَبِّرُ عَنْهُ وَالنَّاسُ بَيْنَ قَاعِدٍ وَقَائِمٍ ‏.‏

I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) addressing the people at Mina (on the day of sacrifice) when the sun rose high (i.e. in the forenoon) on a white mule, and Ali (Allah be pleased with him) was interpreting on his behalf; some people were standing and some sitting.

Narrated by Narrated Rafi' ibn Amr al-Muzani:

Context

This hadith describes the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addressing the people at Mina during the Hajj pilgrimage. The act of delivering a sermon while mounted on a mule signifies the importance of the message being conveyed and the gathering of the community. This moment highlights the significance of guidance and leadership during religious observances.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, this hadith emphasizes the importance of community gatherings during religious events. It encourages leaders to provide guidance and support to their communities, fostering unity and understanding among worshippers during significant occasions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Hajj because it illustrates the Prophet's behavior and leadership during the Hajj pilgrimage.

Prophetic Conduct Hajj