Riyad as-Salihin, 506
Hadith text · Matn
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: كان فراش رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من أدم حشوه ليف. ((رواه البخاري)).
English translation
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
The mattress of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was a piece of tanned skin stuffed with palm fibres. <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 506
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) was modest and uninterested in worldly pleasures, along with being perfectly content and submissive to Allah’s decree.<br>
2) The mattress of the leader of all ascetic people was leather stuffed with palm fibers. Let those who follow the Prophet’s ascetic example take heed.