What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2753 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals), narrated by It was narrated from Usamah bin Zaid that he was asked:, states: "“How did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) travel when he departed from ‘Arafat?” He said: “He moved at a quick pace, and when he reached an open space he would make his camel run.”"

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 Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2753 in the Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #2753

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، وَعَمْرُو بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، أَنَّهُ سُئِلَ كَيْفَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَسِيرُ حِينَ دَفَعَ مِنْ عَرَفَةَ قَالَ كَانَ يَسِيرُ الْعَنَقَ فَإِذَا وَجَدَ فَجْوَةً نَصَّ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَكِيعٌ وَالنَّصُّ يَعْنِي فَوْقَ الْعَنَقِ ‏.‏

“How did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) travel when he departed from ‘Arafat?” He said: “He moved at a quick pace, and when he reached an open space he would make his camel run.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Usamah bin Zaid that he was asked:

Context

This hadith recounts how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) traveled after leaving ‘Arafat during Hajj. He is described as moving quickly and encouraging his camel to run in open spaces. This illustrates the importance of efficiency and purposefulness during the pilgrimage, reflecting the urgency of fulfilling religious duties.

Modern Application

During Hajj, pilgrims often experience the need to move swiftly between rituals. This hadith serves as a reminder for modern pilgrims to maintain focus and energy as they navigate the various rites of Hajj, ensuring they complete their spiritual obligations effectively.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it provides insight into the practices and behaviors of the Prophet (ﷺ) during a significant moment of the pilgrimage.

Hajj