What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2878 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by Jabir said:, states: ""The Prophet came to Makkah on the morning of the fourth of Dhul-Hijjah.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 2878 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2878

The Book of Hajj

Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا عِمْرَانُ بْنُ يَزِيدَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، قَالَ عَطَاءٌ قَالَ جَابِرٌ قَدِمَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَكَّةَ صَبِيحَةَ رَابِعَةٍ مَضَتْ مِنْ ذِي الْحِجَّةِ ‏.‏

"The Prophet came to Makkah on the morning of the fourth of Dhul-Hijjah."

Narrated by Jabir said:

Context

This hadith narrates the arrival of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Makkah on the morning of the fourth of Dhul-Hijjah. This date is significant as it marks the beginning of the Hajj pilgrimage, a vital event in the Islamic calendar. The Prophet's arrival signifies the commencement of the rituals and spiritual activities associated with Hajj.

Modern Application

In modern times, the arrival of pilgrims in Makkah for Hajj is a moment of great anticipation and spiritual significance. Many Muslims prepare for this journey months in advance, reflecting on the importance of this pilgrimage in their lives and the unity it brings among the global Muslim community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Hajj because it highlights the Prophet's ﷺ actions and timing related to the significant event of Hajj.

Prophetic Conduct Hajj