What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2985 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn Abbas said:, states: ""The Prophet walked rapidly betwwne As-Safa and Al-Marwah to show the idolaters that he was strong.""

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 2985 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2985

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 أَبُو عَمَّارٍ الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ إِنَّمَا سَعَى النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بَيْنَ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةِ لِيُرِيَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ قُوَّتَهُ ‏.‏

"The Prophet walked rapidly betwwne As-Safa and Al-Marwah to show the idolaters that he was strong."

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn Abbas said:

Context

Ibn Abbas narrates that the Prophet ﷺ walked rapidly between As-Safa and Al-Marwah to demonstrate his strength to the idolaters. This act was not only a part of the Hajj rituals but also served as a declaration of faith and resilience in the face of opposition. It emphasizes the importance of confidence and determination in one's beliefs.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to approach challenges with confidence and strength. Whether in personal struggles or communal issues, demonstrating resilience can inspire others and reinforce one's faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Hajj because it illustrates the Prophet's actions during the Hajj rituals and his intention to convey strength.

Prophetic Conduct Hajj