Riyad as-Salihin, 1692
Ibn 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prohibited riding a camel which eats dung, or animal or human waste. <b>[Abu Dawud]</b>.
عن ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما قال: نهى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم عن الجلالة في الإبل أن يركب عليها. ((رواه أبو داود بإسناد صحيح ))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 182
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It is disliked to ride camels that feed on dung and impure things. This is meant to protect the rider from impurity.<br>
2) The Shariah instructs us to avoid impurities. Thus, it wants to honor us and protect our health.