15/3. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1184a — The Words of the Prophet’s Talbiya
The Talbiyah, its description and timing
Talbiya Hadith: Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk
Sahih Muslim : 1184a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1184a
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى التَّمِيمِيُّ، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، بْنِ عُمَرَ - رضى الله عنهما - أَنَّ تَلْبِيَةَ، رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ لَبَّيْكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ لَبَّيْكَ إِنَّ الْحَمْدَ وَالنِّعْمَةَ لَكَ وَالْمُلْكَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَكَ " . قَالَ وَكَانَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عُمَرَ - رضى الله عنهما - يَزِيدُ فِيهَا لَبَّيْكَ لَبَّيْكَ وَسَعْدَيْكَ وَالْخَيْرُ بِيَدَيْكَ لَبَّيْكَ وَالرَّغْبَاءُ إِلَيْكَ وَالْعَمَلُ .
`Abdullah bin `Umar Narrated from:
The Talbiya of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was this: Here I am at Thy service. O Allah, here I am at Thy service, here I am at Thy service. There is no associate with Thee; here I am at Thy service. Verily all praise and grace is due to Thee, and the sovereignty (too). There is no associate with Thee. He (the narrator) further said that 'Abdullah b. 'Umar (Allah be pleased with them) made this addition to it: Here I am at Thy service; here I am at Thy service; ready to obey Thee, and good is in Thy Hand; here I am at Thy service; unto Thee is the petition, and deed (is also for Thee).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1184aIn-book reference : Book 15, Hadith 21USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 7, Hadith 2667
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1184a
This Hadith records the Talbiya of the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم as narrated by Abdullah ibn Umar. The words begin with “Here I am at Thy service, O Allah,” and then repeat the call of readiness and obedience. The Talbiya clearly says that Allah has no associate. It also says that all praise, grace and sovereignty belong to Him. The report then mentions that Ibn Umar added extra words of devotion, saying that good is in Allah’s Hand and that petition and deed are for Him. The main focus is worship with pure devotion. Anyone looking for the Labbayk Allahumma Labbayk hadith will find here the core words of Talbiya and the meaning of answering Allah’s call during pilgrimage.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet’s Talbiya centers on answering Allah’s call.
- The words declare that Allah has no associate.
- Praise, blessing and sovereignty are attributed to Allah.
- Ibn Umar’s added wording expresses devotion and need before Allah.
