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

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2804 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2804 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:, states: "the Messenger of Allah saw a man driving a Badanah (Sacrificial camel) and said: "Ride it." He said: "O Messenger of Allah, it is a Badanah." He said: "Ride it, woe to you!" the second or third time."

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَأَى رَجُلاً يَسُوقُ بَدَنَةً قَالَ ‏"‏ ارْكَبْهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنَّهَا بَدَنَةٌ قَالَ ‏"‏ ارْكَبْهَا وَيْلَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فِي الثَّانِيَةِ أَوْ فِي الثَّالِثَةِ ‏.‏

the Messenger of Allah saw a man driving a Badanah (Sacrificial camel) and said: "Ride it." He said: "O Messenger of Allah, it is a Badanah." He said: "Ride it, woe to you!" the second or third time.

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ observed a man driving a sacrificial camel (Badanah) and instructed him to ride it despite the man's hesitation. The Prophet's repeated insistence highlights the importance of fulfilling one's obligations, even when they seem challenging. This interaction emphasizes the significance of sacrifice and the responsibilities that come with it.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in how we approach our responsibilities and commitments. Even when tasks seem daunting or inconvenient, fulfilling our duties—whether in family, work, or community—can lead to greater rewards and personal growth.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Sacrifice because it emphasizes the importance of fulfilling obligations related to sacrificial animals.

Sacrifice (Qurbani)