A Hadith stating that Hajj removes sins like how water removes dirt

Imam Tabarani (rahimahullah) has recorded the following Hadith:

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Perform Hajj, for Hajj washes off sins like how water washes of dirt.”

(Al Mu’jamul Awsat, Hadith: 4994)

However, ‘Allamah Haythami (rahimahullah) has declared one of the narrators a liar.

(Majma’uz Zawaid, vol. 3 pg. 209)

There are many authentic Hadiths which state that Hajj expiates sins (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 1521 and Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 1350). These should be quoted instead.

Also see here.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar