Riyad as-Salihin, 1330
Hadith text · Matn
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: "من احتبس فرسًا في سبيل الله إيمانًا بالله وتصديقًا بوعده، فإن شبعه، وروثه، وبوله في ميزانه يوم القيامة” ((رواه البخاري)).
English translation
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "He who keeps a horse for Jihad purposes, having faith in Allah and relying on His Promise, will find that its fodder, drink, droppings and urine will all be credited to him in his Scales on the Day of Resurrection." <b>[Al- Bukhari]</b>.
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 11, Hadith 46
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It highlights the great reward given to those who keep horses for the sole purpose of Jihad in the cause of Allah Almighty.<br>
2) A well-intentioned believer is rewarded for his pious acts and the good effects and consequences resulting therefrom.