24/15. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 2646 — Hajj for a Child
Performing Hajj With A Young Child
Hajj for a Child and Reward for the Caregiver
Sunan an-Nasai : 2646
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 2646
أَخْبَرَنَا مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ كُرَيْبٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ رَفَعَتِ امْرَأَةٌ صَبِيًّا لَهَا مِنْ هَوْدَجٍ فَقَالَتْ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَلِهَذَا حَجٌّ قَالَ " نَعَمْ وَلَكِ أَجْرٌ " .
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
A woman lifted up a child of hers from a howdah (litter) and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, is there Hajj for this one?' He said: 'Yes, and you will be rewarded.'''(sahih)
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2646In-book reference : Book 24, Hadith 28English translation : Vol. 3, Book 24, Hadith 2647
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 2646
This narration about Hajj for a child is very close in meaning to the nearby reports. Ibn Abbas said a woman lifted a child from a howdah and asked the Messenger of Allah whether there was Hajj for the child. The Prophet replied yes, and you will be rewarded. The hadith is direct, and its message should not be stretched beyond the wording. It confirms a child's Hajj in the answer given and mentions reward for the woman who brought the child and asked. For people searching child Hajj hadith, this report gives a short, clear basis for discussing children being present in Hajj.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet answered yes to the question about a child's Hajj.
- The caregiver's effort is linked with reward in the hadith.
- The narration shows that parents can ask about worship for their children.
- The wording is brief, so claims should remain limited to what is stated.
