Bukhari

Hadith Commentary:
That is, he will return purified from all sins.

In the Noble Qur’an, the word "rafath" is used.
"Rafath" refers to sexual intercourse or to speaking lustful words related to intercourse (obscene speech).

The journey of Hajj is entirely an exercise in discipline and striving (a journey of self-restraint).

Therefore, not only is engaging in intercourse prohibited during it, but even speaking about intercourse in a manner that arouses lust must be strictly avoided.

Hadith Commentary:
One who refrains from immorality, quarrelling, and lustful acts during Hajj becomes purified from sins. All his minor and major sins are forgiven, and matters related to the rights of Allah are also absolved; however, the rights of people (huquq al-‘ibad) will not be forgiven unless the rightful person is pleased. It should be noted that refraining from these matters is necessary even without being in a state of ihram, but during Hajj, such acts are even more reprehensible—just as it is forbidden for men to wear silk, but wearing silk during prayer is even more detestable and extremely blameworthy.

(1) It is as if all his minor and major sins are forgiven; however, the matter of the rights of people (huquq al-‘ibad) is different, because their forgiveness can only come from those concerned. But if Allah, the Exalted, compensates the concerned person from His own side and thus makes him pleased, then this is not far from Allah’s mercy, nor is there any objection to it.

(2) Sinful disobedience (fisq) is prohibited in every circumstance, but it has been especially prohibited during Hajj.

Hadith Commentary:
In the above hadith, the term "mabroor" refers to that Hajj in which there is no element of showing off (riya’), it is performed purely for the sake of Allah’s pleasure, in which from beginning to end no sin is committed, and after which the pilgrim’s previous state changes so that now he becomes a personification of righteousness.

Undoubtedly, such a Hajj is a Hajj Mabroor.

In the mentioned hadith, some of the characteristics of Hajj Mabroor have themselves been mentioned; it is for this elaboration that the Imam has brought this hadith here.

Hadith Commentary:
This means that just as a child is free from sins at the time of birth, after Hajj all sins are also shed. However, it should be remembered that the rights of people (huquq al-‘ibad) will not be forgiven, nor will those rights of Allah (huquq Allah) that a person has taken upon himself, for example: vows (nadhar) and expiations (kaffarah), etc., if he was unable to fulfill them.

The statement of Allah, the Exalted, is:
﴿الْحَجُّ أَشْهُرٌ مَّعْلُومَاتٌ ۚ فَمَن فَرَضَ فِيهِنَّ الْحَجَّ فَلَا رَفَثَ وَلَا فُسُوقَ وَلَا جِدَالَ فِي الْحَجِّ﴾ (al-Baqarah: 197: 2)
“Hajj is [in] well-known months, so whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself therein [by entering into ihram], there is [to be for him] no sexual relations, no disobedience, and no disputing during Hajj.”

However, in this hadith, disputing (jidal) is not mentioned.

Hafiz Ibn Hajar rahimahullah has written that disputing (jidal), meaning quarrelling and fighting, being a sin depends on a person’s intention. If one disputes in support of the truth and to express it regarding the rulings of Hajj, then this type of disputing will not become an obstacle to the forgiveness of the pilgrim’s sins. But if one disputes in support of falsehood, then the word “rafath” (sexual talk or obscenity) includes this as well.

And Allah knows best. (Fath al-Bari: 3/482)

Hadith Commentary:

In the hadith of the chapter, there is no mention of dispute; for this, Imam Bukhari sufficed with the verse, and to censure wickedness (fisq), he cited the hadith. Thus, by combining both the verse and the hadith, he substantiated the subject of the chapter. This also demonstrates the meticulous insight of the Imam rahimahullah.

It is truly regrettable for those who deny the jurisprudential acumen and discernment of such a perceptive Imam, and thereby, by disparaging him, become sinful.

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
Every action or speech that incites a person to lust is called "rafath." By this is meant sexual intercourse and the like.

(2)
In the narration of Sunan al-Tirmidhi it is stated:
“All his previous sins are forgiven.” (Jami‘ al-Tirmidhi, al-Hajj, Hadith: 811)
In Sahih Muslim it is stated:
“Whoever comes to this House.” (Sahih Muslim, al-Hajj, Hadith: 3291(1350))
There is generality in these words, which includes both Hajj and ‘Umrah.
If the literal meaning of Hajj is intended, then generality can be understood from it.
(Fath al-Bari: 27/4)
It should be clear that for some people, acts of worship become a means of expiation, while for others, their acts of worship are not expiatory, because there are many who sleep and yet have a high status with Allah, while there are also those for whom worshipping from midnight is fruitless—they gain nothing except wakefulness.

(3)
In this hadith, quarreling and the like are not mentioned, whereas it is mentioned in the chapter heading.
Imam Bukhari rahimahullah mentioned the hadith to censure "fisq" (sinful disobedience), and for the censure of "jidal" (argumentation, i.e., fighting and quarreling), he sufficed with the noble verse, meaning that by combining the verse and the hadith, he established the chapter heading.
This approach demonstrates Imam Bukhari’s precision, jurisprudential insight, and discernment.

English Commentary:
1:
The original meaning of "rafath" is sexual intercourse; here, it refers to obscene speech, indecent talk, and expressing sexual desire to one’s wife verbally. Since intercourse with one’s wife is not permissible during Hajj, even discussing such matters with her is disliked. "Fusūq" refers to disobedience to Allah, and "jidāl" means quarreling or fighting with people. It is necessary to avoid these things during Hajj.

2:
This refers to those minor (saghīrah) sins that pertain to the rights of Allah. As for major sins and those minor sins that are related to the rights of people (huqūq al-‘ibād), they will not be forgiven without repentance and fulfilling the rights.

Benefits and Issues:
➊
By "idle talk" is meant obscene words or indecent actions.
During the journey of Hajj, when a husband cannot engage in such uninhibited behavior with his wife that would be permissible for him under normal circumstances, then how could it ever be permissible for him to look at a non-mahram woman with a wrongful gaze?

➋
After exiting the state of ihram, it becomes permissible for a man to have intercourse with his wife.

➌
A person is free from sins, and his sins are not recorded until he reaches maturity (bulugh).
The belief of the Jews and Christians that a person is born sinful is incorrect.

Benefit:
It is established from this hadith that by performing Hajj, all of a person's minor (saghirah) and major (kabirah) sins are forgiven, because when a child is born, he is completely pure and free from sins.