11/45. Chapter:
Sunan Abi Dawud 1869 — Entering and Leaving Makkah
Entering Makkah
Hadith About Entering and Leaving Makkah
Sunan Abi Dawud : 1869
Sunan Abi DawudHadith Number 1869
حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا دَخَلَ مَكَّةَ دَخَلَ مِنْ أَعْلاَهَا وَخَرَجَ مِنْ أَسْفَلِهَا .
A'isha Narrated from:
When the Prophet (ﷺ) entered Makkah he entered from the side of the upper end and he came out from the side of the lower end.
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 1869In-book reference : Book 11, Hadith 149English translation : Book 10, Hadith 1864
Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 1869
This Hadith gives a short and clear report from ‘Aishah. When the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم entered Makkah, he entered from its upper side, and when he left, he went out from its lower side. The core topic is the Prophet’s route in Makkah. People looking for hadith about entering Makkah from upper side, leaving Makkah from lower side, or Makkah route Sunnah will find this narration directly related. The text is simple and specific. It does not discuss other acts of Hajj or umrah, so the explanation should stay focused on the route described.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet’s entry and exit routes were remembered by the companions.
- The Hadith gives a clear place-based description.
- It teaches respect for reported practice without adding extra details.
