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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 3021 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3021 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by Ja`far bin Muhammad said:, states: ""My father told me: 'We came to Jabir bin `Abdullah and asked him about the Hajj of the Prophet. He told us that the Prophet said: "All of Arafat is the place of standing.""

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 حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالَ، أَتَيْنَا جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ فَسَأَلْنَاهُ عَنْ حَجَّةِ النَّبِيِّ، صلى الله عليه وسلم فَحَدَّثَنَا أَنَّ نَبِيَّ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ عَرَفَةُ كُلُّهَا مَوْقِفٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"My father told me: 'We came to Jabir bin `Abdullah and asked him about the Hajj of the Prophet. He told us that the Prophet said: "All of Arafat is the place of standing."

Narrated by Ja`far bin Muhammad said:

Context

This hadith recounts the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ declaration that all of Arafat is a place for standing during Hajj. This statement emphasizes the significance of the location and the inclusivity of the pilgrimage experience, allowing pilgrims to perform their rituals in a unified manner.

Modern Application

In the context of Hajj today, this principle encourages pilgrims to understand the importance of unity and accessibility in worship. It serves as a reminder that the spiritual experience of Hajj is open to all, regardless of their specific location within Arafat.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it highlights the significance of Arafat as a central location during the pilgrimage, emphasizing inclusivity in worship.

Hajj