What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2992 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by Jabir said:, states: ""The Prophet and his Companions only performed Sai between As-Safa and Al-Marwah once.""

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 2992 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2992

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرًا، يَقُولُ لَمْ يَطُفِ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَصْحَابُهُ بَيْنَ الصَّفَا وَالْمَرْوَةِ إِلاَّ طَوَافًا وَاحِدًا ‏.‏

"The Prophet and his Companions only performed Sai between As-Safa and Al-Marwah once."

Narrated by Jabir said:

Context

This hadith describes the practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions during the pilgrimage, specifically regarding the Sai between As-Safa and Al-Marwah. It illustrates the simplicity and focus of their rituals, emphasizing the importance of following the Sunnah.

Modern Application

In modern pilgrimage practices, this hadith encourages Muslims to adhere to the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, fostering a sense of unity and tradition among pilgrims. It highlights the importance of simplicity in worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it provides insight into the practices of the Prophet ﷺ during pilgrimage, emphasizing the significance of following established rituals.

Hajj