Riyad as-Salihin, 966
Sahl bin 'Amr known as Ibn Al-Hanzaliyyah reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) happened to pass by a camel whose belly was sticking to its back (because of hunger), whereupon he said, "Fear Allah in respect of these dumb (animals). Ride them while they are fit, and slaughter them and eat their meat when they are fit." <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
وعن سهل بن عمرو -وقيل سهل بن الربيع بن عمرو الأنصاري المعروف بابن الحنظلية، وهو من أهل بيعة الرضوان، رضي الله عنه، قال: مر رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ببعير قد لحق ظهره بطنه، فقال:
اتقوا الله في هذه البهائهم المعجمة، فاركبوها صالحة وكلوها صالحة
((رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 7, Hadith 11
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) commanded us to be kind to animals, which is part of the perfect guidance of Islam.<br>
2) The mercy of Islam extends even to animals, as the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) commanded us to take care of them and their rights. Where are those who claim to be advocates of kindness to animals?<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Mute animals: i.e. they cannot speak and express their will.