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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated from Al-Aswad that the Mother of the Believers said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: "Were it not for the fact that my people' - according to the narration of Muhammad he said: 'Your people' - 'have recently left Jailiyyah, I would have knocked down the H…"

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2908

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 إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، عَنْ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، أَنَّ أُمَّ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ، قَالَتْ إِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَوْلاَ أَنَّ قَوْمِي - وَفِي حَدِيثِ مُحَمَّدٍ قَوْمَكِ - حَدِيثُ عَهْدِ بِجَاهِلِيَّةٍ لَهَدَمْتُ الْكَعْبَةَ وَجَعَلْتُ لَهَا بَابَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَلَمَّا مَلَكَ ابْنُ الزُّبَيْرِ جَعَلَ لَهَا بَابَيْنِ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: "Were it not for the fact that my people' - according to the narration of Muhammad he said: 'Your people' - 'have recently left Jailiyyah, I would have knocked down the House and given it two doors.'" When Ibn Az-Zubair was in power, he gave it two doors.

Narrated by It was narrated from Al-Aswad that the Mother of the Believers said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ reflects on the state of his people and their recent transition from ignorance. He expresses that if it were not for this context, he would have altered the Ka'bah by giving it two doors. This statement reveals the Prophet's understanding of the cultural and spiritual significance of the Ka'bah and his desire to guide his people towards a better understanding of their faith.

Modern Application

This hadith highlights the importance of cultural sensitivity and understanding in the practice of faith. In today's world, it encourages individuals to consider the historical and cultural context of their religious practices and to approach changes with wisdom and compassion.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Prophetic Teachings because it reflects the Prophet's thoughtful approach to leadership and the guidance he provided to his community.

Prophetic Conduct Prophetic Teachings