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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2759 in the Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2759 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals), narrated by Jabir said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) departed during the Farewell Pilgrimage in a tranquil manner, and he urged them to be tranquil. He told them to throw small pebbles. He hastened through Muhassir Valley, an…"

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ رَجَاءٍ الْمَكِّيُّ، عَنِ الثَّوْرِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ قَالَ جَابِرٌ أَفَاضَ النَّبِيُّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فِي حَجَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ وَعَلَيْهِ السَّكِينَةُ وَأَمَرَهُمْ بِالسَّكِينَةِ وَأَمَرَهُمْ أَنْ يَرْمُوا بِمِثْلِ حَصَى الْخَذْفِ وَأَوْضَعَ فِي وَادِي مُحَسِّرٍ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لِتَأْخُذْ أُمَّتِي نُسُكَهَا فَإِنِّي لاَ أَدْرِي لَعَلِّي لاَ أَلْقَاهُمْ بَعْدَ عَامِي هَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) departed during the Farewell Pilgrimage in a tranquil manner, and he urged them to be tranquil. He told them to throw small pebbles. He hastened through Muhassir Valley, and said: ‘Let my nation learn its rites (of Hajj), for I do not know, perhaps I will not meet them again after this year.’”

Narrated by Jabir said:

Context

During the Farewell Pilgrimage, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrated tranquility and urged his followers to maintain calmness. He instructed them on the rites of Hajj, emphasizing the importance of learning these practices, as he expressed uncertainty about meeting them again. This moment highlights the significance of passing on religious knowledge and the rituals of Hajj.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages Muslims to learn and understand the rites of Hajj and Umrah thoroughly. It serves as a reminder to approach these sacred practices with calmness and focus, ensuring that the essence of worship is preserved and passed on to future generations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it emphasizes the importance of learning and performing the rites of Hajj correctly.

Hajj