Sahih Muslim #5409
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith recounts an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sees a donkey with a cauterized face and expresses disapproval, stating that Allah has cursed the one who did this. The context highlights the Prophet's concern for animal welfare and the ethical treatment of creatures, reflecting a broader theme of compassion in Islam.
Modern Application
In modern life, this hadith serves as a reminder to treat animals with kindness and respect. It encourages individuals to advocate against animal cruelty and to support practices that ensure the humane treatment of all living beings.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Divine Punishment because it illustrates a direct consequence from Allah regarding the mistreatment of animals, emphasizing the seriousness of ethical conduct.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #5409 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir reported that there happened to pass before Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) an ass the face of which had been cauterised, whereupon he said:.