What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3014 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated from Salamah bin Nubait that his father said:, states: ""I saw the Messenger of Allah delivering a Khutbah on the day of Arafat atop a red camel.""

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 3014 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3014

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 آدَمَ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ نُبَيْطٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَخْطُبُ يَوْمَ عَرَفَةَ عَلَى جَمَلٍ أَحْمَرَ ‏.‏

"I saw the Messenger of Allah delivering a Khutbah on the day of Arafat atop a red camel."

Narrated by It was narrated from Salamah bin Nubait that his father said:

Context

This hadith describes a significant moment during the Hajj pilgrimage when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ delivered a sermon atop a red camel on the day of Arafat. This event is a reminder of the importance of the day of Arafat in the Hajj rituals, where pilgrims gather for reflection and supplication, marking a peak moment of spiritual connection.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Hajj because it showcases the Prophet's actions during a pivotal moment of Hajj, serving as a model for conduct during this sacred pilgrimage.

Prophetic Conduct Hajj