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Sahih Muslim 1284b — Takbir and Tahlil on Arafah Morning
The Talbiyah and the Takbir when going from Mina to 'Arafat on the day of 'Arafat
Takbir and Tahlil on the Morning of Arafah
Sahih Muslim : 1284b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1284b
وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، وَهَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، وَيَعْقُوبُ الدَّوْرَقِيُّ، قَالُوا أَخْبَرَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ عُمَرَ بْنِ حُسَيْنٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ، أَبِي سَلَمَةَ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كُنَّا مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي غَدَاةِ عَرَفَةَ فَمِنَّا الْمُكَبِّرُ وَمِنَّا الْمُهَلِّلُ فَأَمَّا نَحْنُ فَنُكَبِّرُ قَالَ قُلْتُ وَاللَّهِ لَعَجَبًا مِنْكُمْ كَيْفَ لَمْ تَقُولُوا لَهُ مَاذَا رَأَيْتَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَصْنَعُ.
`Abdullah bin `Umar Narrated from:
We were along with Allah's Messenger (way peace he upon him) in the morning of 'Arafa (9th of Dhu'l-Hijja). Some of us pronounced Takbir and some of us Tahlil La ilaha ill-Allah). And to those of us who pronounced Takbir, I said: By Allah, how strange it is that you did not care to ask him: What did you see Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) doing (on this occasion)?
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1284bIn-book reference : Book 15, Hadith 301USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 7, Hadith 2938
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1284b
This Hadith describes the morning of Arafah during the Hajj journey with Allah’s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم. Abdullah b. Umar reports from his father that some of the people pronounced Takbir, while others pronounced Tahlil, saying “La ilaha ill-Allah.” The narrator then says that they themselves were pronouncing Takbir. He also expressed surprise that people did not ask what Allah’s Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم was doing on that occasion. The Hadith is closely tied to remembrance during Hajj, especially Takbir and Tahlil on Arafah morning. It does not give a long explanation, but it preserves the fact that these words were being said in the Prophet’s company. It also shows concern for knowing the Prophet’s action directly, not just relying on what people around were doing.
What we learn from this hadith
- Takbir was pronounced by some people on the morning of Arafah.
- Tahlil was pronounced by others during the same time.
- The narrator showed concern for knowing what the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم did.
- The Hadith records remembrance during the Hajj movement.
