Muslim

(1) The person asking the question was Yemeni, as is evident from the second answer of Abdullah ibn Umar radi Allahu anhu.

(2) The intention of Ibn Umar radi Allahu anhu is that one should strive to the best of one’s ability in fulfilling the Sunnah. One should not try to evade it through excuses and pretexts. It is obvious that in every action there is some degree of effort, hardship, and even discomfort, which is inevitable; therefore, one should not be disheartened by this, but rather persist with patience and determination. Success in the objective will be achieved, and the time and hardship spent in this regard will be rewarded. However, for the sake of kissing the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad), one should not harm anyone, nor should there be any pushing and shoving; rather, one should attain the objective with gentleness and effort. Yes, if kissing (the Black Stone) is not possible without pushing or fighting, then one should leave it. This is not an obligation, as is mentioned in Hadith number 2941.

(3) This narration has no connection with the relevant chapter. In fact, this narration pertains to the upcoming chapter. This has occurred due to the action of a copyist (transmitter).

1:
The meaning is that "if" and "but" should be abandoned; such questions do not befit the devotees of the Sunnah of the Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). This is, in fact, the practice of those who abandon the Sunnah. After coming to know the Sunnah of the Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), one should make every possible effort to act upon it.