The Book on Hajj

كتاب الحج عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم

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What Has Been Related About How Many Times The Prophet (ﷺ) Performed Haj

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Hadith 5

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ENGLISH

Ali bin Abi Talib narrated:

"When Allah revealed: And Hajj to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, for whomever is able to bear the journey. They said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Is that every year?' He remained silent. So they said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Is that every year?' He said: 'No. If I had said yes, then it would have been made obligatory.' So Allah revealed: O you who believe! Do not ask about things which, if made plain to you, may cause you trouble.

ARABIC

‏ لاَ وَلَوْ قُلْتُ نَعَمْ لَوَجَبَتْ ‏