Sunan Ibn Majah #2685

Chapters on Hajj Rituals
Sahih

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، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا هَدِيَّةُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَهَّابِ، حَدَّثَنَا الْفَضْلُ بْنُ مُوسَى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مَعْرُوفُ بْنُ خَرَّبُوذَ الْمَكِّيُّ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا الطُّفَيْلِ، عَامِرَ بْنَ وَاثِلَةَ قَالَ رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَطُوفُ بِالْبَيْتِ عَلَى رَاحِلَتِهِ يَسْتَلِمُ الرُّكْنَ بِمِحْجَنِهِ وَيُقَبِّلُ الْمِحْجَنَ ‏.‏
“I heard Abu Tufail, ‘Amir bin Wathilah, say: ‘I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) performing Tawaf on his camel, touching the corner with his staff and kissing the staff.’”
Narrated by Ma’ruf bin Kharrabudh Al-Makki narrated:

Context

This hadith describes an instance where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) performed Tawaf around the Kaaba while riding on a camel. He touched the corner of the Kaaba with his staff and kissed the staff, demonstrating a unique way of engaging in this important ritual. The takeaway from this hadith is the flexibility in performing acts of worship, as the Prophet (ﷺ) adapted the ritual to his circumstances.

Modern Application

In contemporary practice, this hadith reminds us that worship can be adapted to our situations. For instance, individuals with physical limitations can find alternative ways to fulfill their religious obligations, ensuring that their devotion remains sincere and meaningful.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) practical approach to worship during Tawaf.

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This hadith is #2685 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ma’ruf bin Kharrabudh Al-Makki narrated:.

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