Chapter of Beginning at Mecca and Ending at Medina

Hadith.3138 - Hisham ibn al-Muthanna narrated from Sadeer, who narrated from Abu Ja’far (as), who said to him: "Begin with Mecca and conclude with us."

Translation: Bab Ul Qaim Publications — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

Hadith.3139 - Umar ibn Udhaynah narrated from Zurara, who narrated from Abu Ja’far (as), who said: "People have been commanded to come to these stones, to circumambulate around them, and then come to us to inform us of their allegiance and present their support to us."

Translation: Bab Ul Qaim Publications — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

Hadith.3140 - Some of our companions asked Abu Ja'far (as): "Should I begin with Mecca or Medina?" Imam (as) replied: "Begin with Mecca and conclude with Medina, for that is better."

Translation: Bab Ul Qaim Publications — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.

Hadith.3141 - Safwan narrated from Al-'Iys ibn Al-Qasim, who said: I asked Abu Abdullah (as) about the pilgrims from Kufa—whether starting with Medina or Mecca is better. Imam (as) replied: "With Medina."

Translation: Bab Ul Qaim Publications — attributed by Thaqalayn·The Arabic above is the original.