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Sahih Muslim 1293b — Care for Weak Pilgrims
It is recommended to send the weak among women and others ahead from Al-Muzdalifah to Mina at the end of the night, before it gets crowded, but it is recommended for others to stay there until they have prayed Subh in Al-Muzdalifah
Hadith About Weak Pilgrims Moving Ahead in Hajj
Sahih Muslim : 1293b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1293b
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي، يَزِيدَ أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ، يَقُولُ أَنَا مِمَّنْ، قَدَّمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي ضَعَفَةِ أَهْلِهِ .
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
I was among those (i. e. women and children) whom Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) sent forth with the weak members of his family.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1293bIn-book reference : Book 15, Hadith 331USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 7, Hadith 2966
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1293b
This hadith about weak pilgrims in Hajj shows the mercy and ease found in the practice of Allah's Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم). Ibn 'Abbas reports that he was among those whom the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) sent ahead with the weak members of his family. The text is short, but its message is clear. Hajj includes movement, waiting, and crowds, and some people may need extra care. The hadith does not give a long ruling here; it simply records that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) made room for women, children, and weak family members to move ahead. A reader searching for Muzdalifa weak pilgrims hadith or Hajj concession hadith can see that Islamic practice pays attention to people's ability.
What we learn from this hadith
- Weak pilgrims were given special care during the Hajj journey.
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) allowed some family members to move ahead when needed.
- Ease in worship is shown through practical care, not hardship.
- The report teaches attention to people who may struggle in crowds or travel.
