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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 5928 in the Book of Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab).

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5928 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab)), narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:, states: "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was on a journey and he had a black slave called Anjasha, and he was driving the camels (very fast, and there were women riding on those camels). Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Wa…"

Good Manners and Form (Al-Adab)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ الْبُنَانِيِّ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ،‏.‏ وَأَيُّوبَ عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي سَفَرٍ، وَكَانَ مَعَهُ غُلاَمٌ لَهُ أَسْوَدُ، يُقَالُ لَهُ أَنْجَشَةُ، يَحْدُو، فَقَالَ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ وَيْحَكَ يَا أَنْجَشَةُ رُوَيْدَكَ بِالْقَوَارِيرِ ‏"‏‏.‏

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was on a journey and he had a black slave called Anjasha, and he was driving the camels (very fast, and there were women riding on those camels). Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Waihaka (May Allah be merciful to you), O Anjasha! Drive slowly (the camels) with the glass vessels (women)!"

Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) gently advises Anjasha, a servant driving camels, to be cautious while transporting women. This reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) concern for the safety and dignity of others, particularly vulnerable individuals, and showcases his compassionate leadership.

Modern Application

This teaching is relevant today as it encourages individuals to be mindful of how their actions affect others, especially in situations where safety and respect are paramount. It promotes a culture of care and consideration in our interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) compassionate approach to leadership and concern for the well-being of others.

Prophetic Conduct