I went to the Prophet (ﷺ) and tied my she-camel at the gate. The people of Bani Tamim came to the Prophet (ﷺ) who said "O Bani Tamim! Accept the good tidings." They said twice, 'You have given us the good tidings, now give us something" Then some Yemenites came to him and he said, "Accept the good tidings, O people of Yemem, for Bani Tamim refused them." They said, "We accept it, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! We have come to ask you about this matter (i.e. the start of creations)." He said, "First of all, there was nothing but Allah, and (then He created His Throne). His throne was over the water, and He wrote everything in the Book (in the Heaven) and created the Heavens and the Earth." Then a man shouted, "O Ibn Husain! Your she-camel has gone away!" So, I went away and could not see the she-camel because of the mirage. By Allah, I wished I had left that she-camel (but not that gathering).
Narrated by Narrated Imran bin Husain:
Context
In this hadith, Imran bin Husain narrates an encounter with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) where he tied his she-camel at the gate. During this time, the Prophet (ﷺ) greeted the people of Bani Tamim and the Yemenites, sharing the good tidings of Allah's creation. The hadith emphasizes the importance of accepting good news and the significance of divine creation, as well as the Prophet's role in conveying these messages. Imran's distraction by his lost she-camel illustrates the human tendency to become preoccupied with worldly matters even in significant spiritual gatherings.
Modern Application
This hadith reminds us to prioritize spiritual gatherings and the sharing of good news over mundane distractions. In our daily lives, we can apply this principle by being present in moments of learning and community, ensuring that we do not let trivial concerns take away from our spiritual growth and connections with others.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Experience and Divine Revelation because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) role in delivering divine messages and the experiences he shared with his companions.
And O my people, this is the she-camel of Allah - [she is] to you a sign. So let her feed upon Allah 's earth and do not touch her with harm, or you will be taken by an impending punishment."
And to the Thamud [We sent] their brother Salih. He said, "O my people, worship Allah; you have no deity other than Him. There has come to you clear evidence from your Lord. This is the she-camel of Allah [sent] to you as a sign. So leave her to eat within Allah 's land and do not touch her with harm, lest there seize you a painful punishment.
