What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2953 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Umar that:, states: "the Prophet used to touch the Yemeni Corner and the Stone in earch Tawaf."

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 2953 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

I searched for a different number — is this the right hadith?

Hadith numbering varies across editions and translations (USC-MSA, Dar as-Salam, Fath al-Bari, and others). If you followed a link citing a different number but landed here, you may have been redirected to the canonical version in our library. If you were looking for a different hadith entirely, use the search bar to find it by text.

‹

#2952

#2953

Sunan an-Nasa'i

#2954

›

Sunan an-Nasa'i #2953

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 الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي رَوَّادٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَسْتَلِمُ الرُّكْنَ الْيَمَانِيَ وَالْحَجَرَ فِي كُلِّ طَوَافٍ ‏.‏

the Prophet used to touch the Yemeni Corner and the Stone in earch Tawaf.

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Umar that:

Context

This hadith describes the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ touching the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone during each Tawaf. This action reflects the Prophet's ﷺ adherence to specific rituals of Hajj and Umrah, serving as a model for Muslims to follow during their own pilgrimages.

Modern Application

For contemporary pilgrims, this hadith underscores the importance of following the Prophet's ﷺ example during Tawaf. Engaging in these practices connects them to the traditions of their faith and enhances their spiritual experience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the specific actions performed by the Prophet ﷺ during Tawaf, providing a model for Muslims to emulate.

Prophetic Etiquette

Related Ayahs

سُورَةُ البَقَرَةِ

Al-Baqara (The Cow)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

2 ayahs

۞ إِنَّ ٱلصَّفَا وَٱلْمَرْوَةَ مِن شَعَآئِرِ ٱللَّهِ ۖ فَمَنْ حَجَّ ٱلْبَيْتَ أَوِ ٱعْتَمَرَ فَلَا جُنَاحَ عَلَيْهِ أَن يَطَّوَّفَ بِهِمَا ۚ وَمَن تَطَوَّعَ خَيْرًۭا فَإِنَّ ٱللَّهَ شَاكِرٌ عَلِيمٌ

Indeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of Allah. So whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs 'umrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good - then indeed, Allah is appreciative and Knowing.

وَإِذْ جَعَلْنَا ٱلْبَيْتَ مَثَابَةًۭ لِّلنَّاسِ وَأَمْنًۭا وَٱتَّخِذُوا۟ مِن مَّقَامِ إِبْرَٰهِۦمَ مُصَلًّۭى ۖ وَعَهِدْنَآ إِلَىٰٓ إِبْرَٰهِۦمَ وَإِسْمَٰعِيلَ أَن طَهِّرَا بَيْتِىَ لِلطَّآئِفِينَ وَٱلْعَٰكِفِينَ وَٱلرُّكَّعِ ٱلسُّجُودِ

And [mention] when We made the House a place of return for the people and [a place of] security. And take, [O believers], from the standing place of Abraham a place of prayer. And We charged Abraham and Ishmael, [saying], "Purify My House for those who perform Tawaf and those who are staying [there] for worship and those who bow and prostrate [in prayer]."

سُورَةُ عَبَسَ

Abasa (He frowned)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

عَبَسَ وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ

The Prophet frowned and turned away

سُورَةُ النَّجۡمِ

An-Najm (The Star)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

مَا زَاغَ ٱلْبَصَرُ وَمَا طَغَىٰ

The sight [of the Prophet] did not swerve, nor did it transgress [its limit].

سُورَةُ الحَجِّ

Al-Hajj (The Pilgrimage)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

ثُمَّ لْيَقْضُوا۟ تَفَثَهُمْ وَلْيُوفُوا۟ نُذُورَهُمْ وَلْيَطَّوَّفُوا۟ بِٱلْبَيْتِ ٱلْعَتِيقِ

Then let them end their untidiness and fulfill their vows and perform Tawaf around the ancient House."

Common Words

65 total59 unique5 repeated

ٱلله3x

من2x

ٱلبيت2x

أن2x

إبرهم2x

إن1x

ٱلصفا1x

وٱلمروة1x

شعائر1x

فمن1x

حج1x

أو1x

ٱعتمر1x

فلا1x

جناح1x

عليه1x

يطوف1x

بهما1x

ومن1x

تطوع1x

Scroll to explore ayah details

Related Hadiths

About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #2953 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Hajj. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Umar that:.

Browse all Sunan an-Nasa'i All Hadith Collections

Sunan an-Nasa'i #2953

Context

Modern Application

Topics

Related Ayahs

Common Words

Related Hadiths

About Sunan an-Nasa'i

About This Hadith