15/45. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1283c — Talbiya in the Same Place
It is recommended for the pilgrim to continue reciting the Talbiyah until he starts stoning Jamrat Al-'Aqabah on the day of sacrifice
Talbiya in the Same Place at Muzdalifa
Sahih Muslim : 1283c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1283c
وَحَدَّثَنَا سُرَيْجُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا حُصَيْنٌ، عَنْ كَثِيرِ بْنِ مُدْرِكٍ الأَشْجَعِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، أَنَّ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ، لَبَّى حِينَ أَفَاضَ مِنْ جَمْعٍ فَقِيلَ أَعْرَابِيٌّ هَذَا فَقَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ أَنَسِيَ النَّاسُ أَمْ ضَلُّوا سَمِعْتُ الَّذِي أُنْزِلَتْ عَلَيْهِ سُورَةُ الْبَقَرَةِ يَقُولُ فِي هَذَا الْمَكَانِ " لَبَّيْكَ اللَّهُمَّ لَبَّيْكَ " . وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ حَسَنٌ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ حُصَيْنٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ .
Abd al-Rahman b. Yazid reported that 'Abdullah (b. Mas'ud) pronounced Talbiya as he returned from the gathering of the people (at Muzdalifa). It was said: He might be a Bedouin (not knowing correctly the rituals of Hajj and, therefore, pronouncing Talbia at this stage), whereupon Abdullah said: Hive the people forgotten (this Sunnah of the Holy Prophet) or have they gone astray? I heard him, upon whom Sibrah al-Baqara was revealed, pronouncing Talbiya at the very place.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1283b, cIn-book reference : Book 15, Hadith 298USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 7, Hadith 2935
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1283c
This narration repeats the report of Abdullah b. Mas‘ud pronouncing Talbiya as he returned from Muzdalifa. When someone questioned the action and spoke as if it came from lack of knowledge, Abdullah answered by pointing back to the Prophet’s own practice. He said he heard the one upon whom Surah al-Baqara was revealed pronouncing Talbiya at that very place. The Hadith is about following what was heard from Allah’s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم, even if some people later find the practice unfamiliar. It also highlights the value of exact location in the Hajj rites. The phrase “at this very place” makes the narration especially clear for anyone searching for a hadith about Talbiya at Muzdalifa or Talbiya after leaving Jam‘.
What we learn from this hadith
- The narration affirms Talbiya at the place connected with Muzdalifa.
- Abdullah linked his practice to what he heard from the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
- People’s surprise did not stop Abdullah from following the reported Sunnah.
- The same wording was preserved through more than one chain.
