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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 3029 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3029 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated from Usmah bin Zaid that he was asked how the Prophet traveled during the Farewell pilgrimage. He said:, states: ""He used to ride at a moderately fast pace, and when he came upon some open space he would gallop.""

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، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، أَنَّهُ سُئِلَ عَنْ مَسِيرِ النَّبِيِّ، صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي حَجَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ قَالَ كَانَ يَسِيرُ الْعَنَقَ فَإِذَا وَجَدَ فَجْوَةً نَصَّ وَالنَّصُّ فَوْقَ الْعَنَقِ ‏.‏

"He used to ride at a moderately fast pace, and when he came upon some open space he would gallop."

Narrated by It was narrated from Usmah bin Zaid that he was asked how the Prophet traveled during the Farewell pilgrimage. He said:

Context

In this narration, Usamah bin Zaid describes the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ pace during the Farewell pilgrimage. The Prophet ﷺ maintained a moderate speed while riding, demonstrating the balance between diligence in worship and consideration for the physical capabilities of the pilgrims.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied to modern life by encouraging individuals to find balance in their pursuits. Whether in spiritual practices or daily responsibilities, maintaining a steady pace can lead to greater sustainability and fulfillment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it provides insight into the Prophet's ﷺ approach to the pilgrimage, emphasizing the importance of moderation in worship.

Hajj