What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3039 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated Abbas said:, states: ""I was one those whom the Prophet sent ahead on the night of Al-Muzdalifah among the weak ones of his family.""

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 3039 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3039

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 مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ كُنْتُ فِيمَنْ قَدَّمَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَيْلَةَ الْمُزْدَلِفَةِ فِي ضَعَفَةِ أَهْلِهِ ‏.‏

"I was one those whom the Prophet sent ahead on the night of Al-Muzdalifah among the weak ones of his family."

Narrated by It was narrated Abbas said:

Context

This hadith describes an event during the night of Al-Muzdalifah, where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sends the weaker members of his family ahead. This action demonstrates the Prophet's compassion and consideration for those who may struggle during the pilgrimage, emphasizing the importance of looking after the vulnerable.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle can be applied to how we treat those who are less able or in need of assistance. It encourages communities to support their vulnerable members, ensuring that everyone can participate in significant events.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it relates to the practices and considerations during the pilgrimage.

Hajj