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Sahih Muslim #4119

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، وَقُتَيْبَةُ، وَابْنُ، حُجْرٍ قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ جَعْفَرٍ - عَنْ عَمْرٍو، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ أَبِي عَمْرٍو - عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَدْرَكَ شَيْخًا يَمْشِي بَيْنَ ابْنَيْهِ يَتَوَكَّأُ عَلَيْهِمَا فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ مَا شَأْنُ هَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ ابْنَاهُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ كَانَ عَلَيْهِ نَذْرٌ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ ارْكَبْ أَيُّهَا الشَّيْخُ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ غَنِيٌّ عَنْكَ وَعَنْ نَذْرِكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَاللَّفْظُ لِقُتَيْبَةَ وَابْنِ حُجْرٍ ‏.‏
Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) found an old man walking between his two sons supported by them, whereupon Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said: What is the matter with him? He (the narrator) said: Allah's Messenger, they are his sons and there is upon him the (fulfilment) of the vow, whereupon Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said: Ride, old man, for Allah is not in need of you and your vow.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encounters an elderly man who is being supported by his sons due to a vow he has made. The Prophet ﷺ advises the man to ride instead of walking, emphasizing that Allah does not require such burdensome acts from His servants. This interaction highlights the importance of compassion and understanding in fulfilling religious obligations.

Modern Application

This principle of compassion can be applied in everyday life by encouraging individuals to prioritize their well-being over rigid adherence to vows or commitments that may cause undue hardship. It reminds us to approach obligations with kindness and flexibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethics of Interaction and Oaths and Vows because it illustrates the ethical treatment of the elderly and the understanding of vows in a compassionate manner.

Ethics of InteractionOaths and Vows

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This hadith is #4119 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Vows. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported:.

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