Sunan Ibn Majah #2787
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This narration discusses the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) response to a question about the order of rituals during sacrifice. He clarified that there is no harm in performing certain actions out of order, emphasizing the flexibility within Islamic practices and the importance of intention.
Modern Application
In modern contexts, this hadith reassures individuals that while following religious practices is important, there is room for flexibility. It encourages believers to focus on their intentions rather than being overly concerned with procedural details.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Command and Sacrifice (Qurbani) because it addresses the proper conduct in sacrificial rituals while highlighting the importance of divine guidance.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2787 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah bin ‘Amr that the Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about a man who slaughtered his sacrifice before shaving his head, or who shaved his head before slaughtering his sacrifice, and he said:.