11/1. Chapter:
Sunan Abi Dawud 1722 — Guidance for the Prophet’s Wives
The Obligation of Hajj
Hadith About the Prophet’s Wives During Hajj
Sunan Abi Dawud : 1722
Sunan Abi DawudHadith Number 1722
حَدَّثَنَا النُّفَيْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، عَنِ ابْنٍ لأَبِي، وَاقِدٍ اللَّيْثِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ لأَزْوَاجِهِ فِي حَجَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ " هَذِهِ ثُمَّ ظُهُورُ الْحُصْرِ " .
Abu Waqid al-Laythi Narrated from:
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) saying to his wives during the Farewell Pilgrimage: This (is the pilgrimage for you); afterwards stick to the surface of the mats (i.e. should stay at home).
[1] Indicating that they may stay home from its performance in following years after fulfilling it that year.Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 1722In-book reference : Book 11, Hadith 2English translation : Book 10, Hadith 1718
Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 1722
This Hadith about the Prophet’s wives during Hajj records a short statement from the Farewell Pilgrimage. Abu Waqid al-Laythi heard the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم speak to his wives and say, “This,” then after that to remain at home. The wording in the translation explains the phrase as sticking to the surface of the mats, meaning staying at home. The core topic is women and Hajj, especially the special instruction given to the wives of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم in this text. A careful reading should not turn this into a broad statement beyond what is given here. The Hadith focuses on the Prophet’s direct words to his own wives during that specific pilgrimage.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Hadith records a special instruction given to the Prophet’s wives.
- The statement was made during the Farewell Pilgrimage.
- The text connects this instruction with remaining at home afterward.
- The wording should be read carefully without adding extra details.
