Sahih Muslim #3092

The Book of Pilgrimage
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، سُئِلَ عَنْ رُكُوبِ الْهَدْىِ، فَقَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ ارْكَبْهَا بِالْمَعْرُوفِ إِذَا أُلْجِئْتَ إِلَيْهَا حَتَّى تَجِدَ ظَهْرًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Ride on it gently, when you have need for it, until you find (another) mount.
Narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported that he was asked about riding on a sacrificial animal, and he said:

Context

In this hadith, Jabir b. 'Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) recounts a situation where he was asked about riding on a sacrificial animal. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised that if one must ride the animal, it should be done gently until another mount is found. This highlights the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect, especially in situations of necessity.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied in how we treat animals in our care, whether they are pets or livestock. It serves as a reminder to handle them gently and compassionately, ensuring their welfare is prioritized.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Sacrifice (Qurbani) because it emphasizes the gentle treatment of sacrificial animals, reflecting the ethical considerations in Islamic teachings.

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This hadith is #3092 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported that he was asked about riding on a sacrificial animal, and he said:.

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