Sahih Muslim #3973

The Book of Musaqah
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كَامِلٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَاحِدِ بْنُ زِيَادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْجُرَيْرِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي، نَضْرَةَ عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كُنَّا مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي سَفَرٍ فَتَخَلَّفَ نَاضِحِي ‏.‏ وَسَاقَ الْحَدِيثَ وَقَالَ فِيهِ فَنَخَسَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ثُمَّ قَالَ لِي ‏"‏ ارْكَبْ بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَزَادَ أَيْضًا قَالَ فَمَا زَالَ يَزِيدُنِي وَيَقُولُ ‏"‏ وَاللَّهُ يَغْفِرُ لَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
We were with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) in a journey and my camel meant for carrying water lagged behind. The rest of the hadith is the same and it is mentioned also: Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) pricked it and then said to me: Ride in the name of Allah. He constantly made addition (in prayers for me) and went on saying. May Allah forgive you!
Narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported:

Context

In this narration, Jabir b. Abdullah recounts an experience during a journey with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). When his camel lagged behind, the Prophet pricked it and encouraged Jabir to ride in the name of Allah, continuously praying for his forgiveness. This illustrates the Prophet's kindness and the importance of hospitality and support during travel.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied to how we treat others during journeys or in times of need. Offering help and support to those who may be struggling is a way to embody the spirit of hospitality.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam because it emphasizes the importance of kindness and support during travel.

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This hadith is #3973 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b. 'Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported:.

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