“The Messenger of
Allah (ﷺ) said, when he was atop his camel with the clipped ears in
‘Arafat: ‘Do you know what day this is, what month this is and
what
land this is?’ They said: ‘This is a sacred land, a sacred
month and a
sacred day.’ He said: ‘Your wealth and your blood are
sacred to you as
this month of yours, in this land of yours, on this
day of yours. I
will reach the Cistern (Hawd) before you, and I will
be proud of your
great numbers before the nations, so do not blacken
my face (i.e.,
cause me to be ashamed). I will rescue some people,
and some people
will be taken away from me. I will say: “O Lord, my
companions!” and
He will say: “You do not know what innovations
they introduced after
you were gone.’”
Narrated by It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said:
Context
In this hadith, Abdullah bin Mas'ud narrates a moment when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the sanctity of life and property during a significant occasion. He highlighted that the wealth and blood of individuals are as sacred as the sacredness of the day, month, and land, reinforcing the importance of justice and respect for others.
Modern Application
In daily life, it is crucial to uphold the principles of justice and respect for others' rights. This can be practiced by treating everyone fairly and valuing the lives and properties of those around us.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Signs and Hajj because it conveys a profound message about the sanctity of life and property during a pivotal moment in Hajj.
Certainly has Allah showed to His Messenger the vision in truth. You will surely enter al-Masjid al-Haram, if Allah wills, in safety, with your heads shaved and [hair] shortened, not fearing [anyone]. He knew what you did not know and has arranged before that a conquest near [at hand].
There is no blame upon you for seeking bounty from your Lord [during Hajj]. But when you depart from 'Arafat, remember Allah at al- Mash'ar al-Haram. And remember Him, as He has guided you, for indeed, you were before that among those astray.
And [it is] an announcement from Allah and His Messenger to the people on the day of the greater pilgrimage that Allah is disassociated from the disbelievers, and [so is] His Messenger. So if you repent, that is best for you; but if you turn away - then know that you will not cause failure to Allah. And give tidings to those who disbelieve of a painful punishment.
O you who have believed, do not violate the rites of Allah or [the sanctity of] the sacred month or [neglect the marking of] the sacrificial animals and garlanding [them] or [violate the safety of] those coming to the Sacred House seeking bounty from their Lord and [His] approval. But when you come out of ihram, then [you may] hunt. And do not let the hatred of a people for having obstructed you from al-Masjid al-Haram lead you to transgress. And cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.
This hadith is #2793 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was
narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud said:.