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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2840 in the Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2840 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals), narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (ﷺ) was brought a sacrificial animal and he said (to the man driving the animal):, states: "“Ride it.” He said: “It is a sacrificial animal.” He said: “Ride it.” He said: “I saw him riding it with the Prophet (ﷺ), and there was a sandal (tied) around its neck.”"

Chapters on Hajj Rituals

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، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، - صَاحِبِ الدَّسْتَوَائِيِّ - عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ مُرَّ عَلَيْهِ بِبَدَنَةٍ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ ارْكَبْهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ إِنَّهَا بَدَنَةٌ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ ارْكَبْهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَرَأَيْتُهُ رَاكِبَهَا مَعَ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فِي عُنُقِهَا نَعْلٌ ‏.‏

“Ride it.” He said: “It is a sacrificial animal.” He said: “Ride it.” He said: “I saw him riding it with the Prophet (ﷺ), and there was a sandal (tied) around its neck.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Anas bin Malik that the Prophet (ﷺ) was brought a sacrificial animal and he said (to the man driving the animal):

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is seen riding a sacrificial animal, demonstrating a practical approach to the act of sacrifice. His actions reflect a sense of humility and connection to the act of worship, reinforcing the importance of intention behind sacrifices.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to approach acts of worship, including sacrifice, with humility and intention. It serves as a reminder to engage in religious practices with sincerity and a sense of connection to the divine.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Sacrifice (Qurbani) because it illustrates the Prophet's practical engagement in the act of sacrifice.

Prophetic Conduct Sacrifice (Qurbani)