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Sahih Muslim #4714

The Book on Government
Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ، عَنْ عَامِرٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ الْبَارِقِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الْخَيْلُ مَعْقُودٌ فِي نَوَاصِيهَا الْخَيْرُ إِلَى يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ الأَجْرُ وَالْمَغْنَمُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Great good is attached to the forelock of the horses until the Day of Judgment.
Narrated by The same tradition has been narrated on the authority of Urwat al-Bariqi who said that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) spoke about horses, stating that great good is associated with them until the Day of Judgment. This hadith reflects the significance of horses in the early Islamic community, particularly in terms of their utility in warfare and transportation. It underscores the value placed on animals that serve a purpose in the community.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in our appreciation for animals that contribute to our lives, whether through work, companionship, or sport. It reminds us to treat animals with respect and recognize their roles in our society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Jihad and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the importance of horses in the context of Islamic warfare and reflects the Prophet's acknowledgment of their value.

JihadProphetic Conduct

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This hadith is #4714 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book on Government. It is graded Sahih and narrated by The same tradition has been narrated on the authority of Urwat al-Bariqi who said that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.

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