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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2989 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2989

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2989 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by Jabir narrated that:, states: "the Messenger of Allah came down from As-Safa until he reached level round in the valley, then he hastened (Ramel) until (the ground) rouse, then he walked."

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 يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا جَعْفَرُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي قَالَ، حَدَّثَنَا جَابِرٌ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَزَلَ - يَعْنِي - عَنِ الصَّفَا حَتَّى إِذَا انْصَبَّتْ قَدَمَاهُ فِي الْوَادِي رَمَلَ حَتَّى إِذَا صَعِدَ مَشَى ‏.‏

the Messenger of Allah came down from As-Safa until he reached level round in the valley, then he hastened (Ramel) until (the ground) rouse, then he walked.

Narrated by Jabir narrated that:

Context

This hadith describes the actions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, specifically his descent from As-Safa. He demonstrates a specific manner of performing the rites, emphasizing the importance of following the Prophet's example in worship. The act of hastening (Ramel) in the valley symbolizes enthusiasm and devotion in fulfilling religious obligations.

Modern Application

In modern times, the spirit of this hadith can be seen in how Muslims approach the rituals of Hajj and Umrah, striving to emulate the actions of the Prophet ﷺ. This includes performing the rituals with sincerity and dedication, reflecting a deep commitment to their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the specific manner in which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ performed the rituals of Hajj and Umrah.

Prophetic Etiquette