What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2816 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Dharr said:, states: "Tamattu was just for us.""

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 2816 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2816

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 بِشْرُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ التَّيْمِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، قَالَ كَانَتِ الْمُتْعَةُ رُخْصَةً لَنَا ‏.‏

Tamattu was just for us."

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Dharr said:

Context

Abu Dharr's statement about Tamattu highlights a specific practice during Hajj that was permitted for the early Muslims. This hadith reflects the flexibility and allowances within Islamic practices, emphasizing that certain concessions were made to facilitate the performance of religious duties. It serves as a reminder of the adaptability of Islamic teachings in addressing the needs of the community.

Modern Application

In modern times, the principle of Tamattu can be seen as a reminder of the importance of flexibility in religious practices. Muslims today may find themselves in varying circumstances, and this hadith encourages them to seek ways to fulfill their religious obligations while considering their personal situations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it discusses the permissibility of Tamattu during the pilgrimage, highlighting its significance in the context of Hajj practices.

Hajj