What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2799 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated that Aishah said:, states: ""I used to twist the garlands for the Hadi of the Messenger of Allah. Then he would not avoid anything that the Muhrim avoids.""

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 2799 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2799

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 إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كُنْتُ أَفْتِلُ قَلاَئِدَ هَدْىِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ثُمَّ لاَ يَجْتَنِبُ شَيْئًا مِمَّا يَجْتَنِبُهُ الْمُحْرِمُ ‏.‏

"I used to twist the garlands for the Hadi of the Messenger of Allah. Then he would not avoid anything that the Muhrim avoids."

Narrated by It was narrated that Aishah said:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Aishah, she describes her role in preparing the garlands for the sacrificial animals (Hadi) of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during Hajj. It highlights the importance of the rituals associated with Hajj and how the Prophet ﷺ engaged in these practices without avoiding anything that a person in the state of Ihram would typically avoid. This illustrates the balance between fulfilling religious duties and maintaining personal involvement in the rituals.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith reminds Muslims of the significance of participating in Hajj rituals with sincerity and dedication. It encourages individuals to engage fully in their religious practices, ensuring they understand the importance of each action during Hajj.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it discusses the actions and rituals associated with the pilgrimage, specifically the preparation of sacrificial animals.

Hajj