What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2778 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Abbas:, states: "That the Prophet marked his Budn on the right side and the blood flowed down and marked it."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2778 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2778

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 مُجَاهِدُ بْنُ مُوسَى، عَنْ هُشَيْمٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَسَّانَ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَشْعَرَ بُدْنَهُ مِنَ الْجَانِبِ الأَيْمَنِ وَسَلَتَ الدَّمَ عَنْهَا وَأَشْعَرَهَا ‏.‏

That the Prophet marked his Budn on the right side and the blood flowed down and marked it.

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Abbas:

Context

In this hadith, Ibn Abbas narrates an event where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ marked his sacrificial animal (Budn) on the right side, allowing the blood to flow down. This act is significant in the context of Hajj and Umrah rituals, emphasizing the importance of proper sacrificial practices during these sacred rites. The takeaway is the demonstration of following the Sunnah in performing acts of worship.

Modern Application

Today, during Hajj and Umrah, pilgrims engage in the ritual of animal sacrifice as a means of expressing gratitude and devotion. Understanding the significance of marking the animal correctly can enhance the spiritual experience of worshippers, reminding them of the importance of following the Prophet's ﷺ example.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it illustrates a specific practice related to the rituals of Hajj.

Hajj