What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2950 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin Abdullah said:, states: ""I saw the Messenger of Allah walking rapidly from the Stone to the Stone, until he had finished three circuits.""

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 2950 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2950

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، وَالْحَارِثُ بْنُ مِسْكِينٍ، قِرَاءَةً عَلَيْهِ وَأَنَا أَسْمَعُ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْقَاسِمِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَمَلَ مِنَ الْحَجَرِ إِلَى الْحَجَرِ حَتَّى انْتَهَى إِلَيْهِ ثَلاَثَةَ أَطْوَافٍ ‏.‏

"I saw the Messenger of Allah walking rapidly from the Stone to the Stone, until he had finished three circuits."

Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin Abdullah said:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir bin Abdullah recounts witnessing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ performing the Tawaf during Hajj, specifically noting his rapid pace between the two stones. This action highlights the importance of enthusiasm and energy in worship, particularly during the rituals of Hajj, which are central to Islamic practice. The takeaway emphasizes the significance of devotion and the physical aspect of worship.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can inspire pilgrims during Hajj to engage actively in their rituals, reflecting the spirit of enthusiasm and dedication. It encourages individuals to approach their acts of worship with vigor, making the most of their spiritual journey.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the manner in which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ conducted himself during the rituals of Hajj.

Prophetic Etiquette