Sahih Muslim is one of the most authentic collections of hadith in Sunni Islam, compiled by the Islamic scholar Muslim ibn al-Hajjaj (821–875 CE). It is considered second only to Sahih al-Bukhari in terms of authenticity and is part of the “Sahihain,” the two most reliable hadith collections. Sahih Muslim meticulously gathers sayings, actions, and approvals of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) with a rigorous methodology that emphasizes the reliability of the chain of narrators. The collection covers a broad spectrum of Islamic jurisprudence, ethics, theology, and ritual practices, serving as a foundational reference for scholars and students of Islamic knowledge worldwide.

Book 15, The Book of Pilgrimage, discusses the rituals, obligations, and etiquette of Hajj and ʿUmrah.

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 157

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 157 Qatada narrated this hadith with the same chain of transmitters saying: (That ‘Umar also said): Separate your Hajj from ‘Umra, for that is the most complete Hajj, and complete your Umra. وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا هَمَّامٌ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ فِي الْحَدِيثِ فَافْصِلُوا حَجَّكُمْ مِنْ […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 158

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 158 Jabir b. ‘Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported: We came with the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) pronouncing Talbiya for Hajj, and the Messenger of Allah (May peace be upon him) commanded us to make (our Ihram) into that of Umra. وَحَدَّثَنَا خَلَفُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 159

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 159 Ja’far b Muhammad reported on the authority of his father: We went to Jabir b. Abdullah and he began inquiring about the people (who had gone to see him) till it was my turn. I said: I am Muhammad b. ‘Ali b. Husain. He placed his hand upon my […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 160

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 160 Ja’far b. Muhammad narrated on the authority of his father thus: I came to Jabir b. Abdullah and asked him about the (Farewell) Pilgrimage of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ). The rest of the hadith is the same, but with the addition of this:” There was one Abu Sayyara among the […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 161

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 161 Jabir reported Allah’s Messenger (May peace be upon him) as saying: I have sacrificed (the animals) here, and the whole of Mini is a place for sacrifice; so sacrifice your animals at your places. 1 have stayed here (near these rocks), and the whole of Arafat is a place […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 162

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 162 – Jabir b. Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported that when Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) proceeded to Mecca, he came to it (the Black Stone). he kissed it. and moved to his right. and moved quickly in three circuits, and walked in four circuits. وَحَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 163

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 163 ‘A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Quraish (of the pre-Islamic days) and those who followed their religions practices stayed at Muzdalifa, and they named themselves as Hums, whereas all other Arabs stayed at ‘Arafa. With the advent of Islam, Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, commanded His […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 164

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 164 Hisham narrated on the authority of his father that the Arabs with the exception of Hums who were Quraish, and their descendants, circumambulated the House naked. They kept circumambulating In this state of nudity unless the Hums supplied to them the clothes. The male provided (clothes) to the male […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 165

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 165 Jubair. b. Mut’im reported: I lost my camel and went in search of it on the day of ‘Arafa, and I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) staying along with people in ‘Ara’fit. Thereupon I said: By Allah, he is among the Hums (Quraish) ; what has happened to […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 166

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 166 Abu Musa (Allah be pleased with him) said: I came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as he was encamping at Batha. He said to me: Did you intend to perform Hajj? I said: Yes. He again said: With what intention have you entered into the state of Ihram […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 167

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 167 – This hadith has been narrated by Shu’ba with the same chain of transmitters. وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏ Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 167   The above hadith is from the Sahih Muslim collection of hadiths. As a primary […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 168

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 168 Abu Musa (Allah be pleased with him) reported: I came to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he was encamping at Batha. He (the Holy Prophet) said: With what purpose have you entered into the state of Ihram? I said: I have entered into the state of Ihram in […]