Riyad as-Salihin, 608
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Every Prophet (ﷺ) has tended sheep." He was asked: "And did you?" He replied: "Yes, I tended them for a few carats for the Makkans." <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: “ما بعث الله نبياً إلا رعى الغنم” قال أصحابه: وأنت؟ فقال: نعم كنت أرعاها على قراريط لأهل مكة” ((رواه البخاري)).
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 608
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) Sheep herding trains one to be humble and shun arrogance.<br>
2) Those who play the role of teaching and educating people should follow the example of the prophets (peace be upon them) in their humbleness and noble manners.