What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2770 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals) states: "It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) stoned the Pillar from atop his mount."

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 2770 in the Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals.

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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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو خَالِدٍ الأَحْمَرُ، عَنْ حَجَّاجٍ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ مِقْسَمٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ رَمَى الْجَمْرَةَ عَلَى رَاحِلَتِهِ ‏.‏

It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) stoned the Pillar from atop his mount.

Context

This hadith recounts an event during the Hajj pilgrimage where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stoned the Pillar from atop his mount. This action illustrates the practice of performing certain rituals during Hajj, emphasizing the significance of the stoning ritual in the pilgrimage. It also reflects the adaptability of worship practices based on one's circumstances.

Modern Application

Today, many pilgrims perform Hajj with varying levels of physical ability. The example of the Prophet (ﷺ) stoning from his mount serves as a reminder that one can still fulfill religious duties even when facing challenges, encouraging inclusivity in worship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj because it describes a specific ritual performed during the pilgrimage, highlighting the importance of following the Prophet's (ﷺ) example in religious practices.

Hajj