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 217

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 217 Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported that they (the Arabs of pre-Islamic days) looked upon Umra during the months of Hajj as the greatest of sins on the earth. So they intercalated the month of Muharram for Safar and said: When the backs of their camels would […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 218

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 218 Ibn ‘Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) ‘is reported to have said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) put on Ihigm for Hajj. When four days of Dhu’l-Hijja were over, he led the dawn prayer, and when the prayer was complete, he said: He who wants to change it to […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 219

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 219 Rauh and Yahya b. Kathir narrated as Nasr reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) entered into the state of Ihram for Hajj. And in the narration of Abu Shihab (the words are): We went out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) pronouncing Talbiya for Hajj, And in an […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 220

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 220 Ibn ‘Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported: Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) came along with his Companions when four days had passed out of ten days (of Dhu’l-Hijja) and they were pronouncing Talbiya for Hajj, and he (the Holy Prophet) commanded them to change (this Ihram) into that of ‘Umra. […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 221

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 221 – Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) observed the morning prayer at Dhu Tawa (a valley near Mecca) and arrived (in Mecca) when four days of Dhul-Hijja had passed and he commanded his Companions that they should change their Ihram (of Hajj) to […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 222

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 222 Ibn ‘Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: This is the ‘Umra of which we have taken advantage. So he who has not the sacrificial animal with him should get out of the state of Ihram completely, for ‘Umra has been incorporated in Hajj […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 223

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 223 Abu Jam at al-Dubu’i reported: I performed Tamattu’ but the people dis- couraged me to do so. I came to Ibn ‘Abbas and asked him about it. He ordered me to do so. I came to the House (Ka’ba) and slept. I saw a visitant in the dream who […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 224

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 224 – Ibn ‘Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) observed the Zuhr prayer at Dhu’l-Hulaifa; then called for his she-camel and marked it on the right side of its bump, removed the blood from it, and tied two sandals round its neck. He then mounted […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 225

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 225 This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Qatada with the same chain of transmitters but with this variation (of words): ” When Allah’s Apostle (ﷺ) came to Dhu’l-Hulaifa” and he made no mention (of the fact) that he led the Zuhr prayer. حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 226

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 226 Abu Hassan al-A’raj reported that a person from Bani Hujaim said to Ibn ‘Abbas (Allah be pleased with them): What is this religious verdict of yours which has engaged the attention of the people or which has become a matter of dispute among them that he who circumambulated the […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 227

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 227 Abu Hassan reported: It was said to Ibn ‘Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) that this affair had engaged the attention of the people that he who circumambu- lates the House was permitted to circumambulate for Umra (even though he was in a state of Ihram for Hajj), whereupon […]

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 228

Sahih Muslim: Book 15, Hadith 228 Ata’ said: Ibn ‘Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) used to say that a pilgrim or non-pilgrim (one performing ‘Umar) who circumambulates the House is free from the responsibility of Ihram. I (Ibn Juraij, one of the narrators) said to ‘Ata’: On what authority does he (Ibn Abbas) say […]