Sunan an-Nasa'i #2723

The Book of Hajj
Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ الطَّبَرَانِيُّ أَبُو بَكْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ حَنْبَلٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنِي مَنْصُورٌ، وَسُلَيْمَانُ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ خَرَجْنَا مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لاَ نَرَى إِلاَّ أَنَّهُ الْحَجُّ ‏.‏
"We set out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) thinking that it was for nothing other than Hajj."
Narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:

Context

This hadith describes a moment when 'Aishah and others accompanied the Prophet ﷺ, believing they were going solely for Hajj. This reflects the anticipation and significance of the pilgrimage in the lives of the early Muslims, highlighting their commitment to fulfilling this important religious obligation.

Modern Application

In modern times, Muslims preparing for Hajj often share a similar sense of excitement and purpose. The journey is seen as a profound spiritual experience, and many look forward to fulfilling this pillar of Islam with the same dedication as those who accompanied the Prophet ﷺ.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it illustrates the collective experience of the companions during the pilgrimage.

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This hadith is #2723 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Hajj. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that 'Aishah said:.

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