15/3. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1184c — Learning Talbiya Directly
The Talbiyah, its description and timing
Learning the Talbiya from the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم
Sahih Muslim : 1184c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1184c
وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ سَعِيدٍ - عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، أَخْبَرَنِي نَافِعٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، - رضى الله عنهما - قَالَ تَلَقَّفْتُ التَّلْبِيَةَ مِنْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم . فَذَكَرَ بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِهِمْ .
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
I immediately learnt Talbiya from the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and he then narrated the hadith.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1184cIn-book reference : Book 15, Hadith 23USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 7, Hadith 2669
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1184c
This Hadith is short, but its meaning is strong. Ibn Umar says, “I immediately learnt Talbiya from the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم,” and then the narration refers to the same wording mentioned in the surrounding reports. The focus is not on adding new details, but on the direct learning of the Talbiya. It shows how important the exact words of worship were to the Companions. Talbiya is not just a phrase people repeat during Hajj; in this report, it is a statement learned from the Prophet’s own speech. For readers searching for the Talbiya hadith, this narration highlights direct transmission, careful memory, and love for preserving the words used by the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Talbiya was learned directly from the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
- Exact wording matters in acts of worship mentioned in the report.
- Ibn Umar’s statement shows care in preserving what he heard.
- Short narrations can strongly support the authenticity of a practice.
