15/47. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1286c — Moving from Arafat with Care
Departing from 'Arafat to Al-Muzdalifah. It is recommended to pray Maghrib and 'Isha together in Al-Muzdalifah on this night
Hadith About Camel Speed During Hajj Travel
Sahih Muslim : 1286c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1286c
وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، وَعَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، وَحُمَيْدُ، بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَزَادَ فِي حَدِيثِ حُمَيْدٍ قَالَ هِشَامٌ وَالنَّصُّ فَوْقَ الْعَنَقِ .
This hadith has been narrated on the authority of 'Urwa with the same chain of transmitters. and in the hadith narrated by Humaid there is an addition (of these words): " Hisham said: Al-nass (speed of camel) is faster than al-'anaq."
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1286cIn-book reference : Book 15, Hadith 312USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 7, Hadith 2949
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1286c
This Hadith is brief, but it preserves an important wording detail in the narration chain. The main point mentioned is the added statement from Hisham: al-nass, a faster camel pace, is above al-anaq. So the focus of this Hadith is not a long ruling or a full event. It is about accurate hadith transmission and the careful recording of words linked to the Hajj journey. For people searching for hadith about camel speed in Hajj, this narration shows how early transmitters paid attention even to small wording differences. The text teaches us to value precision, especially when reporting something connected to the actions and journey of Allah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم.
What we learn from this hadith
- Small wording details in Hadith transmission were carefully preserved.
- The narration records a difference between two types of camel pace.
- Reports about the Hajj journey include both actions and wording details.
- Accuracy matters when passing on religious knowledge.
