Sunan Ibn Majah #2875
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that it is permissible to offer a Jadha’a, or a young sheep, as a sacrifice. This hadith emphasizes the flexibility within Islamic practices regarding sacrifices, particularly during festive occasions like Eid al-Adha, where the act of sacrifice is a significant ritual.
Modern Application
Today, many Muslims participate in the tradition of Qurbani during Eid al-Adha, often choosing to sacrifice sheep or goats. This hadith reassures them that offering a younger animal is acceptable, allowing for a broader understanding of how to fulfill this important religious duty.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Sacrifice (Qurbani) because it discusses the permissibility of a specific type of animal for sacrifice, reflecting the guidelines for this important ritual.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2875 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Sacrifices. It is graded Da'if and narrated by Umm Bilal bint Hilal narrated from her father that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.