What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2663 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals), narrated by It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:, states: "“It is as if I can see the races of perfume in the parting (of hair) of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), while he is reciting the Talbiyah.”"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2663 in the Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals.

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Chapters on Hajj Rituals

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ أَبِي الضُّحَى، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى وَبِيصِ الطِّيبِ فِي مَفَارِقِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ وَهُوَ يُلَبِّي ‏.‏

“It is as if I can see the races of perfume in the parting (of hair) of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), while he is reciting the Talbiyah.”

Narrated by It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:

Context

In this hadith, Aisha recalls the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) during the Talbiyah, adorned with perfume. This moment captures the beauty and spiritual significance of the pilgrimage, illustrating the Prophet's conduct and the importance of intention and preparation in worship.

Modern Application

This serves as a reminder for individuals preparing for pilgrimage today to approach it with sincerity and care. It encourages the practice of enhancing one's spiritual experience through personal grooming and intention.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Prophetic Events and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights a significant moment in the Prophet's life and his exemplary behavior during worship.

Historical Prophetic Events Prophetic Conduct