Qatadah says: I asked Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him): How many Hajj did the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) perform? He said: Only one Hajj, and four Umrahs. One Umrah in Dhu al-Qa'dah, one Umrah at Hudaybiyyah, one Umrah along with his Hajj, and one Umrah at Ji'ranah when he distributed the spoils of Hunayn. © Imam Tirmidhi says:
This hadith is Hasan Sahih.
´Jabir bin Abdullah narrated:` "The Prophet performed Hajj three times. He performed Hajj twice before his emigration, and he performed one Hajj after he emigrated, and these were accompanied by Umrah. So he drove sixty-three sacrificial animals (Budn) and Ali came from Yemen with the rest of them, among them was a camel of Abu Jahl that has a ring made of silver in its nose. So he (the Messenger of Allah) slaughtered the, and the Messenger of Allah ordered that a piece of each of them be cooked, and he drank from its broth."
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
1:
With Ibn Majah, "Abdur Rahman bin Dawud" has corroborated "Zaid bin Hubab," and furthermore, with him, there is also a supporting narration (shahid) for this from Ibn Abbas radi Allahu anha.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 815
Shaykh Abdul Sattar al-Hammad
Hadith Commentary:
The first ‘umrah which took place from Hudaybiyyah in the month of Dhu al-Qa‘dah, its rites were not performed because the polytheists of Makkah prevented the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) from performing ‘umrah. However, at that time the intention (ihram) for ‘umrah was made and the sacrificial animals were also with him. Although the circumambulation (tawaf) and other rites did not take place, it was still counted as an ‘umrah.
As for the ‘umrah of Ji‘ranah, since it was performed at night, some of the noble Companions (radi Allahu anhum ajma‘in) were not aware of it, because the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) went to perform ‘umrah after the ‘isha prayer and returned to offer the morning prayer (fajr). Therefore, some individuals were unaware of this ‘umrah; among them was Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radi Allahu anhu). Thus, Nafi‘ said that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) did not perform ‘umrah from Ji‘ranah. If he had performed ‘umrah, it would not have remained hidden from Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radi Allahu anhu).
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Fard al-Khums, Hadith: 3144)
It is possible that he was absent at that time or that he forgot.
And Allah knows best.
Source: Hidayat al-Qari: Commentary on Sahih Bukhari, Urdu, Page: 4148
Maulana Dawood Raz
Hadith Commentary: Hunayn is a valley located three miles from Makkah where a major battle took place.
The relevance to the chapter is clear: the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) distributed the spoils of war at Ji‘ranah while on a journey. Nowadays, during the days of Hajj, vehicles are available at all times from the Sacred Mosque (Haram Sharif) to Ji‘ranah.
During the Hajj of 1970, I also had the opportunity to visit Ji‘ranah.
There is a spacious mosque and a well there; it is a pleasant and scenic place.
Source: Sahih Bukhari: Commentary by Maulana Dawood Raz, Page: 3066
Shaykh Abdul Sattar al-Hammad
Hadith Commentary:
Some scholars hold the view that war booty (ghanimah) should not be distributed in enemy territory (dar al-harb), because complete control over the conquered land is only established after full dominance. Full dominance can only be achieved by safeguarding the war booty in the abode of Islam (dar al-Islam); therefore, it should not be distributed in enemy territory (dar al-harb).
Imam al-Bukhari rahimahullah refuted their stance by establishing that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam distributed war booty at Ji‘ranah, which at that time was a battlefield, and that distributing it during travel is also permissible, as is evident from the aforementioned hadith of Rafi‘.
And Allah knows best.
Source: Hidayat al-Qari: Commentary on Sahih Bukhari, Urdu, Page: 3066
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
1994. Commentary: Some people say that if a person performs ‘umrah during the months of Hajj, then performing Hajj becomes obligatory upon him. However, there is no basis for this. The first three ‘umrahs of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) were in Dhu al-Qa‘dah, which is one of the months of Hajj.
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 1994
Hafiz Muhammad Ameen
(1) The sacrificial animals that are taken to the Haram should be adorned with a collar. If they are camels, they should also be marked (ish‘ar), and they should be driven forward. The riding animals should follow behind. In this, there is respect for the sacrificial animals and an expression of the symbols (sha‘a’ir) of Allah. Moreover, the animals will proceed according to their own will; they will not have to be chased from behind.
(2) The meaning of the chapter could also be: “Taking the sacrificial animal along with oneself.” In that case, the purpose of the chapter would be that taking the sacrificial animal with oneself is superior to purchasing it after arriving there, because in this there is greater hardship and a greater expression of the symbols of Allah. This is the Sunnah of the Messenger (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), but since it was apparent to you that many of the Companions (radi Allahu anhum) could not bear such hardship and expenses. And Allah knows best.
Source: Sunan Nasa'i: Translation and Benefits by Shaykh Hafiz Muhammad Amin Hafizullah, Page: 2800
Hafiz Muhammad Ameen
This pertains to the Farewell Pilgrimage (Hajjat al-Wada‘). The Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam sacrificed one hundred camels. Out of these, sixty-three (63) he slaughtered with his own blessed hand, and the remaining thirty-seven (37) were slaughtered by Ali radi Allahu anhu as his deputy.
Source: Sunan Nasa'i: Translation and Benefits by Shaykh Hafiz Muhammad Amin Hafizullah, Page: 4424
Shaykh Muhammad Ibrahim bin Basheer
Benefit:
From this hadith, it is established that there is no fixed limit to the number of sacrificial animals; as much as Allah grants ability, that many animals can be slaughtered. Every person should slaughter his own animal himself, but appointing a deputy for slaughtering the animal is also permissible. And it is Sunnah to eat something from each of the animals that are sacrificed.
In the present era, the pilgrims are not given the meat of the sacrifice; rather, money is taken from them, and no one knows about these sacrifices—what kind of animal was mine, etc. Pilgrims even have to buy meat from the market on the day of Eid al-Adha. This situation is questionable and requires reflection and consideration. May Allah accept the noble services of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in His court, Ameen. Indeed, they have truly fulfilled the right of being the Custodians of the Two Holy Sanctuaries. So may Allah reward them with the best of rewards.
Source: Musnad al-Humaydi: Commentary by Muhammad Ibrahim bin Bashir, Page: 1305