What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2872 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that:, states: "the Prophet enter Makkah and his standard was white."

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 2872 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2872

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، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ عَمَّارٍ الدُّهْنِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، رضى الله عنه أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم دَخَلَ مَكَّةَ وَلِوَاؤُهُ أَبْيَضُ ‏.‏

the Prophet enter Makkah and his standard was white.

Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir that:

Context

This hadith describes the moment when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ entered Makkah, carrying a white standard. This event is significant as it symbolizes purity and the establishment of justice and faith in a city that had previously rejected him and his message. The white standard represents the triumph of Islam and the Prophet's leadership during this pivotal moment.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, the symbolism of the white standard can inspire individuals to lead with integrity and purity of intention in their endeavors. Whether in personal or communal efforts, embodying these values can foster unity and strength within communities, especially during significant events like Umrah or Hajj.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's actions during a significant event in Islamic history.

Prophetic Conduct