Sahih al-Bukhari #2020
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith recounts an episode where an Ansari woman offered to make a pulpit for the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to sit on while delivering sermons. When the Prophet (ﷺ) used the pulpit, a nearby date-palm stem, which he had previously leaned against, cried out in sorrow for missing his presence. The Prophet (ﷺ) comforted the stem, illustrating his compassion towards all of Allah's creations.
Modern Application
In our daily lives, we can learn from this hadith the importance of being attentive to the feelings of others, whether they are people or even animals and plants. This can manifest in small acts of kindness, such as caring for our environment or being considerate of those who may feel neglected.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Prophetic Example because it showcases the Prophet's (ﷺ) compassion and the impact of his actions on both humans and nature.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #2020 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Sales and Trade. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah:.