Bukhari

Hadith Commentary:
The absolute mujtahid, Hazrat Imam Bukhari rahimahullah, wishes to further clarify this issue: that barren and uncultivated land, which is not owned by anyone, becomes the property of the one who tills it, because the Noble Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam stayed in the valley of ‘Aqiq, which was not owned by anyone.
Therefore, this valley became the place of residence of the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, and in exactly the same way, whoever cultivates uncultivated and unowned land becomes its owner.
Nowadays, since every inch of land is considered the property of the government of each country, for such lands, the permission of the government is necessary.

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
There is no title for this chapter; it is as if it is a supplement to the previous chapter.
Its relevance to the previous chapter is as follows: The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) did not issue any ruling regarding the land of Dhul-Hulayfah that whoever cultivates it will own it, because Dhul-Hulayfah is a place where people camp.
From this, it is understood that any uninhabited land designated for communal benefit cannot become anyone’s property; anyone may camp there.
(2)
The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) stayed in the valley of ‘Aqiq, which did not belong to anyone; by virtue of his stay, it became a place for the general public to camp.

Hadith Commentary:
‘Aqiq is a plain near Madinah. In the ninth year after Hijrah, when the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) set out for Hajj and reached this plain called ‘Aqiq, he narrated this hadith.
The blessed hadith mentions the valley.
This is the point of relevance to the chapter.

Hadith Commentary:
1.
The Valley of Aqeeq passes directly to the west of Madinah.
This valley receives water from the mountains of Quds and Harrah al-Majaz, approximately 140 kilometers south of Madinah.
Beyond Dhul-Hulayfah, this valley is called Aqeeq.
Between this valley and Madinah lies Harrah Abu Barah.
To the north, it joins with the valley of al-Mahd (Udhm).
To the south of Madinah, Mount ‘Ir is situated on the right bank of the Valley of Aqeeq.
When the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) went for Hajj in the ninth year of Hijrah, upon reaching this plain, he (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) narrated this hadith.
In this hadith, the blessedness of the Valley of Aqeeq is mentioned.

Hadith Commentary:
In the days of ignorance (Jahiliyyah), performing ‘umrah during the days of Hajj was considered highly objectionable.
Islam corrected this mistaken notion as well and proclaimed that now ‘umrah is included within the days of Hajj.
That is, the belief of Jahiliyyah was rendered invalid.
‘Umrah can be performed during the days of Hajj.
For this reason, tamattu‘ was declared superior, because in it the pilgrim first performs ‘umrah, thereby eradicating the custom of Jahiliyyah.
Then, among its conveniences is that after completing ‘umrah, the pilgrim is allowed to exit the state of ihram until the Day of Tarwiyah, thus gaining freedom.
This ease is also desired by Islam.
For this reason, tamattu‘ is the best form of Hajj.

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
The valley of Aqiq is located six miles from Madinah Munawwarah, near Baqi‘.
It is said that when Tubba‘, the king of Yemen, returned from Madinah Munawwarah, he camped in this valley.
Upon observing its fertility, lushness, and location, he remarked:
“This seems to be the ‘Aqiq’ (agate) of the earth.”
Since then, it has been called the Valley of Aqiq.
(2)
It should be noted that there is also a valley named Aqiq in Makkah Mukarramah, but what is meant here is the valley near Dhu’l-Hulayfah in Madinah Munawwarah.
(3)
Before Islam, performing ‘umrah during the days of Hajj was considered highly objectionable.
Islam corrected this mistaken notion by declaring that performing ‘umrah during the days of Hajj is not only permissible but even superior, as is done in Hajj al-Tamattu‘ and Hajj al-Qiran.
And Allah knows best.

1800. Commentary: The valley of Aqiq is located about four miles near Madinah and passes through Dhul-Hulaifah.

Benefits and Issues:
(1)
The one who came refers to the angel who came and informed that the intention for ‘umrah should also be made along with Hajj.

(2)
One meaning of incorporating ‘umrah into Hajj is that performing ‘umrah during the months of Hajj is permissible. Whereas the Arabs did not consider this permissible. The second meaning is that in Hajj Qiran, one ihram (state of consecration), one tawaf (circumambulation), and one sa‘i (ritual walking) suffice for both Hajj and ‘umrah. That is, by performing the rites of Hajj, the rites of ‘umrah are automatically considered fulfilled. And Allah knows best.

(3)
The valley of ‘Ateeq is located about four miles from Madinah.

Benefit:
“Wadi Aqeeq” has been declared blessed.
This valley is located near Madinah Munawwarah, at a distance of about six miles, close to Baqi‘ and near Dhul-Hulayfah. In this hadith, it is also clearly stated that just as the Noble Qur’an is divine revelation, so too is the hadith of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) a revelation from Allah. «عمرة فى حجة» has two meanings:
➊ Along with the intention for Hajj, also make the intention for ‘Umrah, that is, perform Hajj Qiran. In Hajj Qiran, one ihram (sacral state), one tawaf (circumambulation), and one rami (stoning) suffice for both Hajj and ‘Umrah, meaning that by performing the rites of Hajj, all the rites of ‘Umrah are automatically considered fulfilled. And Allah knows best.
➋ Performing ‘Umrah during the months of Hajj is permissible, whereas in the era of ignorance (Jahiliyyah), the Arabs did not consider this permissible. The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) refuted this false notion through his own practice.