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Sunan Abi Dawud 2008 (Book 11, Hadith 288) #22300
Stopping at Al-Muhassab During Hajj

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stopped at al-Muhassab during his journey to Medina, but it is not a rite of Hajj and one may choose to stop there or not.

Narrated 'Aishah: The Messenger of Allah alighted at al-Muhassab so that it might be easier for him to proceed (to Medina). It is not a sunnah (ie a rite of Hajj). Anyone who desires may alight there, and anyone who does not want may not alight.
حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ إِنَّمَا نَزَلَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ الْمُحَصَّبَ لِيَكُونَ أَسْمَحَ لِخُرُوجِهِ وَلَيْسَ بِسُنَّةٍ فَمَنْ شَاءَ نَزَلَهُ وَمَنْ شَاءَ لَمْ يَنْزِلْهُ

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journey  *  almuhassab  *  hajj  *  medina

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith tells us that the Prophet Muhammad stopped at al-Muhassab during his journey to Medina. However, this is not a rite of Hajj and one may choose to stop there or not. This hadith teaches us that we have the freedom of choice in our actions and should use it wisely. We should also remember that even though we have the freedom of choice, we must still abide by Islamic teachings and laws when making decisions. Additionally, this hadith reminds us that even though the Prophet was on a journey he still took time out for rest stops along the way which shows us how important it is for us to take breaks from our daily lives in order to recharge ourselves physically and spiritually.

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