What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 3084 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated the Qatadah said:, states: ""I heard Abu Mijlaz say: 'I asked Ibn 'Abbas something about the Jimar, and he said: I do not know, the Messenger of Allah stoned it with six or seven."

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 3084 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3084

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 عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا مِجْلَزٍ، يَقُولُ سَأَلْتُ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ عَنْ شَىْءٍ، مِنْ أَمْرِ الْجِمَارِ فَقَالَ مَا أَدْرِي رَمَاهَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِسِتٍّ أَوْ بِسَبْعٍ ‏.‏

"I heard Abu Mijlaz say: 'I asked Ibn 'Abbas something about the Jimar, and he said: I do not know, the Messenger of Allah stoned it with six or seven.

Narrated by It was narrated the Qatadah said:

Context

In this narration, Qatadah recounts a conversation with Ibn 'Abbas regarding the Jimar during Hajj, where Ibn 'Abbas admits uncertainty about the specifics of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ's actions. This reflects the humility and honesty in seeking knowledge, as well as the importance of following the Prophet's example in religious practices.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by encouraging individuals to seek knowledge with humility and to acknowledge when they do not have answers. It promotes a culture of learning and growth within the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it discusses the practices associated with the pilgrimage and the importance of following the Prophet's example.

Hajj