Is this hadith authentic?

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 2916 in the Book of Chapters on Slaughtering.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2916 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Slaughtering), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to a man from among the Ansar who had picked up a knife to slaughter an animal for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to him:, states: "“Avoid those that are lactating.” (i.e. those from which milk is received)."

Chapters on Slaughtering

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 خَلَفُ بْنُ خَلِيفَةَ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَنْبَأَنَا مَرْوَانُ بْنُ مُعَاوِيَةَ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ كَيْسَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أَتَى رَجُلاً مِنَ الأَنْصَارِ فَأَخَذَ الشَّفْرَةَ لِيَذْبَحَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فَقَالَ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِيَّاكَ وَالْحَلُوبَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Avoid those that are lactating.” (i.e. those from which milk is received).

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came to a man from among the Ansar who had picked up a knife to slaughter an animal for the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to him:

Context

This hadith recounts an interaction between the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and a man preparing to sacrifice an animal. The Prophet (ﷺ) advises against using lactating animals for sacrifice, which reflects the care and consideration for the well-being of animals in Islamic teachings. This guidance underscores the importance of following divine commands in acts of worship.

Modern Application

In contemporary practices, this hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of ethical considerations in their actions, especially in religious observances like Qurbani. It serves as a reminder to prioritize compassion and adherence to guidelines that promote welfare.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Command and Sacrifice (Qurbani) because it emphasizes following divine instructions regarding the treatment of animals during sacrificial practices.

Divine Command Sacrifice (Qurbani)