Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 1.
Narated By Abu Huraira: Allah’s Apostle said, “(The performance of) ‘Umra is an expiation for
the sins committed (between it and the previous one). And the reward of Hajj Mabrur (the one
accepted by Allah) is nothing except Paradise.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 2.
Narated By Ibn Juraij: Ikrima bin Khalid asked Ibn ‘Umar about performing ‘Umra before Hajj.
Ibn ‘Umar replied, “There is no harm in it.” ‘Ikrima said, “Ibn ‘Umar also said, ‘The Prophet had
performed ‘Umra before performing Hajj.’”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 3.
Narated By ‘Ikrima bin Khalid: “I asked Ibn ‘Umar the same (as above).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 4.
Narated By Mujahid: Ursa bin AzZubair and I entered the Mosque (of the Prophet) and saw
‘Abdullah bin Umar sitting near the dwelling place of ‘Aisha and some people were offering the
Duha prayer. We asked him about their prayer and he replied that it was a heresy. He (Ursa)
then asked him how many times the Prophet had performed ‘Umra. He replied, ‘Four times; one
of them was in the month of Rajab.” We disliked to contradict him. Then we heard ‘Aisha, the
Mother of faithful believers cleaning her teeth with Siwak in the dwelling place. ‘Ursa said, “O
Mother! O Mother of the believers! Don’t you hear what Abu ‘Abdur Rahman is saying?” She
said, “What does he say?” ‘Ursa said, “He says that Allah’s Apostle performed four ‘Umra and
one of them was in the month of Rajab.” ‘Aisha said, “May Allah be merciful to Abu ‘Abdur
Rahman! The Prophet did not perform any ‘Umra except that he was with him, and he never
performed any ‘Umra in Rajab.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 5.
Narated By ‘Ursa bin Az-Zubair: I asked ‘Aisha (whether the Prophet had performed ‘Umra in
Rajab). She replied, “Allah’s Apostle never performed any ‘Umra in Rajab.Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 6.
Narated By Qatada: I asked Anas how many times the Prophet had performed ‘Umra. He
replied, “Four times. 1. ‘Umra of Hudaibiya in Dhi-l-Qa’da when the pagans hindered him; 2.
‘Umra in the following year in Dhi-l-Qa’da after the peace treaty with them (the pagans); 3.
‘Umra from Al-Jr’rana where he distributed the war booty.” I think he meant the booty (of the
battle) of Hunain. I asked, “How many times did he perform Hajj?” He (Anas) replied, “Once. “
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 7.
Narated By Qatada: I asked Anas (about the Prophet’s ‘Umra) and he replied, “The Prophet
performed ‘Umra when the pagans made him return, and Umra of al-Hudaibiya (the next year),
and another ‘Umra in Dhi-l-Qa’da, and another ‘Umra in combination with his Hajj.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 8.
Narated By Hammam: The Prophet performed four ‘Umra (three) in Dhi-l-Qa’da except the
(one) ‘Umra which he performed with his Hajj: His ‘Umra from Al-hudaibiya, and the one of the
following year, and the one from Al-Jr’rana where he distributed the booty (of the battle) of
Hunain, and another ‘Umra with his Hajj.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 9.
Narated By Abu Ishaq: I asked Masruq, ‘Ata’ and Mujahid (about the ‘Umra of Allah’s Apostle).
They said, “Allah’s Apostle had performed ‘Umra in Dhi-l-Qa’da before he performed Hajj.” I
heard Al-Bara’ bin ‘Azib saying, “Allah’s Apostle had performed ‘Umra in Dhi-l-Qa’da twice
before he performed Hajj.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 10.
Narated By Ata: I heard Ibn ‘Abbas saying, “Allah’s Apostle asked an Ansari woman (Ibn
‘Abbas named her but ‘Ata’ forgot her name), ‘What prevented you from performing Hajj with
us?’ She replied, ‘We have a camel and the father of so-and-so and his son (i.e. her husband
and her son) rode it and left one camel for us to use for irrigation.’ He said (to her), ‘Perform
‘Umra when Ramadan comes, for ‘Umra in Ramadan is equal to Hajj (in reward),’ or said
something similar.” ”Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 11.
Narated By ‘Aisha: We set out along with Allah’s Apostle shortly before the appearance of the
new moon (crescent) of the month of Dhi-l-Hijja and he said to us, “Whoever wants to assume
Ihram for Hajj may do so; and whoever wants to assume Ihram for ‘Umra may do so. Hadn’t I
brought the Hadi (animal for sacrificing) (with me), I would have assumed Ihram for ‘Umra.”
(‘Aisha added,): So some of us assumed Ihram for ‘Umra while the others for Hajj. I was
amongst those who assumed Ihram for ‘Umra. The day of ‘Arafat approached and I was still
menstruating. I complained to the Prophet (about that) and he said, “Abandon your ‘Umra, undo
and comb your hair, and assume Ihram for Hajj;.” When it was the night of Hasba, he sent
‘Abdur Rahman with me to At-Tan’im and I assumed Ihram for ‘Umra (and performed it) in lieu
of my missed ‘Umra.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 12.
Narated By ‘Amr bin Aus: Abdul Rahman bin Abu Bakr told me that the Prophet had ordered
him to let ‘Aisha ride behind him and to make he perform ‘Umra from At-Tan’im.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 13.
Narated By Jabir bin ‘Abdullah: The Prophet and his companions assumed Ihram for Hajj and
none except the Prophet and Talha had the Hadi with them. ‘Ali had come from Yemen and he
had the Hadi with him. He (‘Ali) said, “I have assumed Ihram with an intention like that of Allah’s
Apostle has assumed it.” The Prophet ordered his companions to intend the Ihram with which
they had come for ‘Umra, to perform the Tawaf of the Ka’ba (and between Safa and Marwa), to
get their hair cut short and then to finish their Ihram with the exception of those who had the
Hadi with them. They asked, “Shall we go to Mina and the private organs of some of us are
dribbling (if we finish Ihram and have sexual relations with our wives)?” The Prophet heard that
and said, “Had I known what I know now, I would not have brought the Hadi. If I did not have the
Hadi with me I would have finished my Ihram.” ‘Aisha got her menses and performed all the
ceremonies (of Hajj) except the Tawaf. So when she became clean from her menses, and she
had performed the Tawaf of the Ka’ba, she said, “O Allah’s Apostle! You (people) are returning
with both Hajj and ‘Umra and I am returning only with Hajj!” So, he ordered ‘Abdur Rahman bin
Abu Bakr to go with her to At-Tan’im. Thus she performed ‘Umra after the Hajj in the month of
Dhi-l-Hijja. Suraqa bin Malik bin Ju’sham met the Prophet at Al-‘Aqaba (Jamrat-ul ‘Aqaba) while
the latter was stoning it and said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Is this permissible only for you?” The
Prophet replied, “No, it is for ever (i.e. it is permissible for all Muslims to perform ‘Umra before
Hajj.”Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 14.
Narated By ‘Aisha: We set out with Allah’s Apostle shortly before the appearance of the new
moon of Dhi-l-Hiija and he said, “Whoever wants to assume Ihram for ‘Umra may do so, and
whoever wants to assume Ihram for Hajj may do so. Had not I brought the Hadi with me, I would
have assumed Ihram for ‘Umra.” Some of the people assumed Ihram for ‘Umra while others for
Hajj. I was amongst those who had assumed Ihram for ‘Umra. I got my menses before entering
Mecca, and was menstruating till the day of ‘Arafat. I complained to Allah’s Apostle about it, he
said, “Abandon your ‘Umra, undo and comb your hair, and assume Ihram for Hajj.” So, I did that
accordingly. When it was the night of Hasba (day of departure from Mina), the Prophet sent
‘Abdur Rahman with me to At-Tanim.
The sub-narrator adds: He (‘AbdurRahman) let her ride behind him. And she assumed
Ihram for ‘Umra in lieu of the abandoned one. ‘Aisha completed her Hajj and ‘Umra, and
no Hadi, Sadaqa (charity), or fasting was obligatory for her.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 15.
Narated By Al-Aswad: That ‘Aisha said, “O Allah’s Apostle! The people are returning after
performing the two Nusuks (i.e. Hajj and ‘Umra) but I am returning with one only?” He said,
“Wait till you become clean from your menses and then go to At-Tan’im, assume Ihram (and
after performing ‘Umra) join us at such-and-such a place. But it (i.e. the reward if ‘Umra) is
according to your expenses or the hardship (which you will undergo while performing it).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 16.
Narated By ‘Aisha: We set out assuming the Ihram for Hajj in the months of Hajj towards the
sacred precincts of Hajj. We dismounted at Sarif and the Prophet said to his companions,
“Whoever has not got the Hadi with him and likes to make it as ‘Umra, he should do it, but he
who has got the Hadi with him should not do it.” The Prophet and some of his wealthy
companions had the Hadi with them, so they did not finish Ihram after performing the ‘Umra.
The Prophet came to me while I was weeping. He asked me the reason for it. I replied, “I have
heard of what you have said to your companions and I cannot do the ‘Umra.” He asked me,
“What is the matter with you?” I replied, “I am not praying.” He said, “There is no harm in it as
you are one of the daughters of Adam and the same is written for you as for others. So, you
should perform Hajj and I hope that Allah will enable you to perform the ‘Umra as well.” So, I
carried on till we departed from Mina and halted at Al-Mahassab. The Prophet called ‘Abdur-
Rahman and said, “Go out of the sanctuary with your sister and let her assume Ihram for ‘Umra,
and after both of you have finished the Tawaf I will be waiting for you at this place.” We came
back at mid-night and the Prophet asked us, “Have you finished?” I replied in the affirmative. He
announced the departure and the people set out for the journey and some of them hadperformed the Tawaf of the Ka’ba before the morning prayer, and after that the Prophet set out
for Medina.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 17.
Narated By Safwan bin Ya’la bin Umaiya: From his father who said: “A man came to the
Prophet while he was at Ji’rana. The man was wearing a cloak which had traces of Khaluq or
Sufra (a kind of perfume). The man asked (the Prophet), ‘What do you order me to perform in
my ‘Umra?’ So, Allah inspired the Prophet divinely and he was screened by a place of cloth. I
wished to see the Prophet being divinely inspired. ‘Umar said to me, ‘Come! Will you be pleased
to look at the Prophet while Allah is inspiring him?’ I replied in the affirmative. ‘Umar lifted one
corner of the cloth and I looked at the Prophet who was snoring. (The sub-narrator thought that
he said: The snoring was like that of a camel). When that state was over, the Prophet asked,
“Where is the questioner who asked about ‘Umra? Put off your cloak and wash away the traces
of Khaluq from your body and clean the Sufra (yellow color) and perform in your Umra what you
perform in your Hajj (i.e. the Tawaf round the Ka’ba and the Sa’i between Safa and Marwa).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 18.
Narated By Hisham Ibn ‘Urwa: From his father who said: While I was a youngster, I asked
‘Aisha the wife of the Prophet. “What about the meaning of the Statement of Allah:
“Verily! (the mountains) As-Safa and Al Marwa, are among the symbols of Allah. So, it is
not harmful if those who perform Hajj or ‘Umra of the House (Ka’ba at Mecca) to
perform the going (Tawaf) between them? (2.158) I understand (from that) that there is
no harm if somebody does not perform the Tawaf between them.” ‘Aisha replied, “No,
for if it were as you are saying, then the recitation would have been like this: ‘It is not
harmful not to perform Tawaf between them.’ This verse was revealed in connection
with the Ansar who used to assume the Ihram for the idol Manat which was put beside a
place called Qudaid and those people thought it not right to perform the Tawaf of As-
Safa and Al-Marwa. When Islam came, they asked Allah’s Apostle about that, and Allah
revealed:
“Verily! (the mountains) As-Safa and Al-Marwa Are among the symbols of Allah. So, it is
not harmful of those who perform Hajj or ‘Umra of the House (Ka’ba at Mecca) to
perform the going (Tawaf) between them.” (2.158) Sufyan and Abu Muawiya added
from Hisham (from ‘Aisha): “The Hajj or ‘Umra of the person who does not perform the
going (Tawaf) between As-Safa and Al-Marwa is incomplete in Allah’s sight.Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 19.
Narated By Isma’il: Abdullah bin Abu Aufa said: “Allah’s Apostle performed ‘Umra and we too
performed ‘Umra along with him. When he entered Mecca he performed the Tawaf (of Ka’ba)
and we too performed it along with him, and then he came to the As-Safa and Al-Marwa (i.e.
performed the Sai) and we also came to them along with him. We were shielding him from the
people of Mecca lest they may hit him with an arrow.” A friend of his asked him (i.e. ‘Abdullah
bin Aufa), “Did the Prophet enter the Ka’ba (during that ‘Umra)?” He replied in the negative.
Then he said, “What did he (the Prophet) say about Khadija?” He (Abdullah bin Aufa) said, “(He
said) ‘Give Khadija the good tidings that she will have a palace made of Qasab in Paradise and
there will be neither noise nor any trouble in it.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 20.
Narated By ‘Amr bin Dinar: We asked Ibn ‘Umar whether a man who had performed the
Tawaf of the Ka’ba but had not performed the Tawaf between As-Safa and Al-Marwa yet, was
permitted to have sexual relation with his wife. He replied, “The Prophet arrived (at Mecca) and
circumambulated the Ka’ba seven times and then offered a two Rak’at prayer behind Maqam-
lbrahim and then performed the going (Tawaf) between As-Safa and Al-Marwa (seven times)
(and verily, in Allah’s Apostle you have a good example.” And we asked Jabir bin ‘Abdullah (the
same question) and he replied, “He should not go near her till he has finished the going (Tawaf)
between As-Safa and Al-Marwa.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 21.
Narated By Abu Musa Al-Ashari: I came to the Prophet at Al-Batha’ while his camel was
kneeling down and he asked me, “Have you intended to perform the Hajj?” I replied in the
affirmative. He asked me, ‘With what intention have you assumed Ihram?” I replied, “I have
assumed Ihram with the same intention as that of the Prophet. He said, “You have done well.
Perform the Tawaf of the Ka’ba and (the Sai) between As-safa and Al-Marwa and then finish the
Ihram.” So, I performed the Tawaf around the Ka’ba and the Sai) between As-Safa and Al-
Marwa and then went to a woman of the tribe of Qais who cleaned my head from lice. Later I
assumed the Ihram for Hajj. I used to give the verdict of doing the same till the caliphate of
‘Umar who said, “If you follow the Holy Book then it orders you to remain in the state of Ihram till
you finish from Hajj, if you follow the Prophet then he did not finish his Ihram till the Hadi
(sacrifice) had reached its place of slaughtering (Hajj-al-Qiran).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 22.
Narated By Al-Aswad: Abdullah the slave of Asma bint Abu Bakr, told me that he used to hear
Asma’, whenever she passed by Al-Hajun, saying, “May Allah bless His Apostle Muhammad.Once we dismounted here with him, and at that time we were traveling with light luggage; we
had a few riding animals and a little food ration. I, my sister, ‘Aisha, Az-Zubair and such and
such persons performed ‘Umra, and when we had passed our hands over the Ka’ba (i.e.
performed Tawaf round the Ka’ba and between As-Safa and Al-Marwa) we finished our lhram.
Later on we assumed Ihram for Hajj the same evening.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 23.
Narated By ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar: Whenever Allah’s Apostle returned from a Ghazwa, Hajj or
‘Umra, he used to say Takbir thrice at every elevation of the ground and then would say, “None
has the right to be worshipped but Allah; He is One and has no partner. All the kingdoms is for
Him, and all the praises are for Him, and He is Omnipotent. We are returning with repentance,
worshipping, prostrating, and praising our Lord. He has kept up His promise and made His slave
victorious, and He Alone defeated all the clans of (non-believers).”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 24.
Narated By Ibn Abbas: When the Prophet arrived at Mecca, some boys of the tribe of Bani
‘Abdul Muttalib went to receive him, and the Prophet made one of them ride in front of him and
the other behind him.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 25.
Narated By Ibn Umar: Whenever Allah’s Apostle left for Mecca, he used to pray in the mosque
of Ash-Shajra, and when he returned (to Medina), he used to pray in the middle of the valley of
Dhul-Hulaifa and used to pass the night there till morning.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 26.
Narated By Anas: The Prophet never returned to his family from a journey at night. He used to
return either in the morning or in the afternoon.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 27.
Narated By Jabir: The Prophet forbade going to one’s family at night (on arrival from a
journey)SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 28.
Narated By Humaid: Anas said, “Whenever Allah’s Apostle returned from a journey, he, on
seeing the high places of Medina, would make his she-camel proceed faster; and if it were
another animal, even then he used to make it proceed faster.”
Narrated Humaid that the Prophet used to make it proceed faster out of his love for
Medina.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 29.
Narated By Anas: As above, but mentioned “the walls of Medina” instead of “the high places of
Medina. Al-Harith bin Umar agrees with Anas.
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 30.
Narated By Abu Ishaq: I heard Al-Bara’ saying, “The above Verse was revealed regarding us,
for the Ansar on returning from Hajj never entered their houses through the proper doors but
from behind. One of the Ansar came and entered through the door and he was taunted for it.
Therefore, the following was revealed:
“It is not righteousness That you enter the houses from the back, But the righteous man
is He who fears Allah, Obeys His order and keeps away from What He has forbidden
So, enter houses through the proper doors.” (2.189)
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 31.
Narated By Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “Traveling is a kind of torture as it prevents one
from eating, drinking and sleeping properly. So, when one’s needs are fulfilled, one should
return quickly to one’s family.”
SAHIH BUKHARI BOOK 27. MINOR PILGRIMMAGE (UMRAH)
Sahih Bukhari Volume 3, Book 27, Hadith Number 32.
Narated By Zaid bin Aslam: From his father, I was with Ibn ‘Umar on the way to Mecca, and
he got the news that Safiya bint Abu Ubaid was seriously ill. So, he hastened his pace, and
when the twilight disappeared, he dismounted and offered the Maghrib and ‘Isha’ prayers
together. Then he said, “I saw that whenever the Prophet had to hasten when traveling, he
would delay the Maghrib prayer and join them together (i.e. offer the Maghrib and the Isha
prayers together).”
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