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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 3024 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3024 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Abbas that Usmah bin Zaid said:, states: ""The Messneger of Allah departed from Arafat and I was riding behind him. He started trying to rein in his camel until its ears nearly touched the front of the saddle, and he was saying: 'O people, yo…"

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 إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ يُونُسَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ أُسَامَةَ بْنَ زَيْدٍ، قَالَ أَفَاضَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ عَرَفَةَ وَأَنَا رَدِيفُهُ فَجَعَلَ يَكْبَحُ رَاحِلَتَهُ حَتَّى أَنَّ ذِفْرَاهَا لَيَكَادُ يُصِيبُ قَادِمَةَ الرَّحْلِ وَهُوَ يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ عَلَيْكُمْ بِالسَّكِينَةِ وَالْوَقَارِ فَإِنَّ الْبِرَّ لَيْسَ فِي إِيضَاعِ الإِبِلِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messneger of Allah departed from Arafat and I was riding behind him. He started trying to rein in his camel until its ears nearly touched the front of the saddle, and he was saying: 'O people, you must be tranquil and dignified, for righteousness does not come by making camels hurry.'"

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn Abbas that Usmah bin Zaid said:

Context

This hadith describes an event during the Hajj pilgrimage where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the need for tranquility and dignity among the people. As he rides from Arafat, he advises against rushing, stating that righteousness is not achieved through haste. This moment captures the essence of patience and composure during significant religious observances.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, this teaching encourages individuals to approach important tasks and events with calmness and dignity. It serves as a reminder to prioritize quality over speed, especially in spiritual and personal endeavors.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Hajj because it illustrates the manner in which the Prophet ﷺ conducted himself during the Hajj pilgrimage.

Prophetic Conduct Hajj