Sunan Abu Dawud #1972

The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)
Hasan 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 يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَرْمِي عَلَى رَاحِلَتِهِ يَوْمَ النَّحْرِ ضُحًى فَأَمَّا بَعْدَ ذَلِكَ فَبَعْدَ زَوَالِ الشَّمْسِ ‏.‏
I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) throwing pebbles on the day of sacrifice while on his riding beast in the forenoon, and next when the sun had passed the meridian.
Narrated by Narrated Jabir :

Context

In this hadith, Jabir reports witnessing the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) throwing pebbles on the day of sacrifice while mounted on his riding beast. This event highlights the flexibility and practicality of performing rituals during Hajj, as the Prophet (ﷺ) adapted to the circumstances while maintaining the essential acts of worship.

Modern Application

Today, pilgrims often find themselves in crowded situations during Hajj, and this hadith serves as a reminder that flexibility is key. Following the Prophet's (ﷺ) example, they can adapt their worship practices to ensure they fulfill their religious obligations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it reflects the actions of the Prophet (ﷺ) during a significant ritual of the pilgrimage, showcasing the importance of adaptability in worship.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #1972 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj). It is graded Hasan Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir :.

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