What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3080 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated from Jabir:, states: "That the Messenger of Allah stoned the Jamarat with pebbles like date sones or fingertips."

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 3080 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3080

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.

أَخْبَرَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ آدَمَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحِيمِ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، وَذَكَرَ، آخَرَ عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَمَى الْجَمْرَةَ بِمِثْلِ حَصَى الْخَذْفِ ‏.‏

That the Messenger of Allah stoned the Jamarat with pebbles like date sones or fingertips.

Narrated by It was narrated from Jabir:

Context

This hadith describes the actions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during the Hajj pilgrimage, specifically his method of stoning the Jamarat with small pebbles. This practice is a significant ritual in Hajj, symbolizing the rejection of evil. The takeaway is the importance of following the Prophet's example in performing religious rituals with sincerity and adherence to tradition.

Modern Application

During Hajj and Umrah, pilgrims today replicate the Prophet's ﷺ actions by stoning the Jamarat, reflecting their commitment to worship and obedience to Islamic teachings. This act serves as a reminder of the importance of faith and the rejection of negative influences.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it outlines a specific ritual performed during the pilgrimage.

Hajj