Riyad as-Salihin, 179
Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came across a party of mounted men at Ar-Rauha and asked them, "Who are you?" They answered: "We are Muslims, and who are you?" He said, "I am the Messenger of Allah." A woman from among them lifted a boy up to him and asked: "Can this one go on Hajj?" He (ﷺ) said, "Yes, and you will have the reward." <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لقي ركبا بالروحاء فقال : "من القوم؟" قالوا: المسلمون، فقالوا: من أنت؟ قال: "رسول الله" فرفعت إليه امرأة صبياً فقالت : ألهذا حج؟ قال: "نعم ولك أجر" ((رواه مسلم)).
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 179
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) A believer who is keen on learning about his religion must take advantage of the presence of a scholar or a knowledgeable man and ask him about the matters that are confusing to him, and those that are beneficial in terms of his religiosity.<br>
2) Hajj of a child is valid, even one who is not discerning. If he performs Hajj with his guardian, they both earn the reward.<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Al-Rawhā’: a place between Makkah and Madinah.