What is Sahih Muslim 4823 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book on Government), narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "When you journey through a fertile land, you should (go slow and) give the camels a chance to graze in the land. When you travel In an arid (land) where there is scarcity of vegetation, you should qui…"

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 4823 in the Book of The Book on Government.

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Sahih Muslim #4823

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.

حَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ سُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِذَا سَافَرْتُمْ فِي الْخِصْبِ فَأَعْطُوا الإِبِلَ حَظَّهَا مِنَ الأَرْضِ وَإِذَا سَافَرْتُمْ فِي السَّنَةِ فَأَسْرِعُوا عَلَيْهَا السَّيْرَ وَإِذَا عَرَّسْتُمْ بِاللَّيْلِ فَاجْتَنِبُوا الطَّرِيقَ فَإِنَّهَا مَأْوَى الْهَوَامِّ بِاللَّيْلِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

When you journey through a fertile land, you should (go slow and) give the camels a chance to graze in the land. When you travel In an arid (land) where there is scarcity of vegetation, you should quicken their pace (lest your camels grow feeble and emaciated for lack of fodder). When you halt for the night, avoid (pitching your tent on) the road, for it is the abode of noxious little animals at night.

Narrated by It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith provides practical guidance from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding the treatment of animals during travel. He advises travelers to allow camels to graze in fertile lands and to be cautious when stopping at night to avoid dangers. This reflects the Prophet's concern for the welfare of animals and the importance of responsible stewardship.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith encourages responsible treatment of animals, especially in agricultural and travel contexts. It serves as a reminder to consider the needs of animals and to practice kindness and care in their management, promoting a more compassionate approach to animal welfare.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Animals in the Quran and Hospitality in Islam because it highlights the ethical treatment of animals and the importance of hospitality in ensuring their well-being during travel.

Animals in the Quran Hospitality in Islam