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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2889 in the Book of Chapters on Sacrifices.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #2889

Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2889 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Sacrifices), narrated by It was narrated from ‘Uwaimir bin Ashqar that he slaughtered before the prayer, and he mentioned that to the Prophet (ﷺ) who said:, states: "“Repeat your sacrifice.”"

Chapters on Sacrifices

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 يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عَبَّادِ بْنِ تَمِيمٍ، عَنْ عُوَيْمِرِ بْنِ أَشْقَرَ، أَنَّهُ ذَبَحَ قَبْلَ الصَّلاَةِ فَذَكَرَهُ لِلنَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَعِدْ أُضْحِيَّتَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Repeat your sacrifice.”

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Uwaimir bin Ashqar that he slaughtered before the prayer, and he mentioned that to the Prophet (ﷺ) who said:

Context

‘Uwaimir bin Ashqar narrated that he slaughtered his sacrificial animal before the prayer and informed the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), who instructed him to repeat his sacrifice. This incident highlights the importance of adhering to the correct timing and procedures for sacrifices during Hajj.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for individuals to ensure they follow the correct practices when performing religious rituals. It emphasizes the importance of timing and adherence to guidelines, which can be applied to various aspects of life, including work and personal commitments.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Sacrifice (Qurbani) and Dietary Laws because it addresses the proper timing of sacrificial acts, which is crucial in the context of dietary and religious observances.

Sacrifice (Qurbani)Dietary Laws