Volume 8, Book 73, Number 69:
Narrated Ibn ‘Umar:
The Prophet said at Mina, “Do you know what day is today?” They (the people) replied, “Allah and
His Apostle know better,” He said “Today is 10th of Dhul-Hijja, the sacred (forbidden) day. Do you
know what town is this town?” They (the people) replied, “Allah and His Apostle know better.” He
said, “This is the (forbidden) Sacred town (Mecca a sanctuary).” And do you know which month is
this month?” They (the People) replied, “Allah and His Apostle know better.” He said, ”This is the Sac –
red (forbidden) month .” He added, “Allah has made your blood, your properties and your honor Sac –
red to one another (i.e. Muslims) like the sanctity of this day of yours in this month of yours, in this
town of yours.” (See Hadith No. 797, Vol. 2.)