Sahih al-Bukhari #5736

Dress
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو صَفْوَانَ، عَنْ يُونُسَ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم رَكِبَ عَلَى حِمَارٍ، عَلَى إِكَافٍ عَلَيْهِ قَطِيفَةٌ فَدَكِيَّةٌ، وَأَرْدَفَ أُسَامَةَ وَرَاءَهُ‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) rode a donkey saddled with a saddle covered with a Fadakiyya velvet sheet, and he made me ride behind him.
Narrated by Narrated Usama bin Zaid:

Context

In this hadith, Usama bin Zaid narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) rode a donkey adorned with a velvet saddle and allowed Usama to ride behind him. This moment reflects the simplicity and humility of the Prophet's lifestyle, as well as his willingness to engage with his companions in everyday activities. The takeaway is the importance of companionship and shared experiences in fostering community bonds.

Modern Application

In today's commuting and local travel, this hadith reminds us of the value of sharing rides and experiences with others. It encourages us to foster connections and build relationships during our daily travels, whether it's carpooling with friends or simply being considerate to those we share our journeys with.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette because it highlights the Prophet's choice of simple yet dignified attire while engaging in everyday activities.

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This hadith is #5736 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Usama bin Zaid:.

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