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

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5852 in the Book of The Book of Virtues.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5852 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Virtues), narrated by Anas reported that there was consternation in Medina. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) borrowed the horse from Abu Talha which was called Mandub. He rode it and said:, states: "We have found no reason for consternation, and we have found it to be (as quick as a torrent) of water."

The Book of Virtues

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ بِالْمَدِينَةِ فَزَعٌ فَاسْتَعَارَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَرَسًا لأَبِي طَلْحَةَ يُقَالُ لَهُ مَنْدُوبٌ فَرَكِبَهُ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا رَأَيْنَا مِنْ فَزَعٍ وَإِنْ وَجَدْنَاهُ لَبَحْرًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

We have found no reason for consternation, and we have found it to be (as quick as a torrent) of water.

Narrated by Anas reported that there was consternation in Medina. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) borrowed the horse from Abu Talha which was called Mandub. He rode it and said:

Context

In a moment of alarm in Medina, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) borrowed a horse named Mandub from Abu Talha to assess the situation. He rode swiftly and remarked that despite the fear, they found no real cause for concern, likening the speed of their response to a torrent of water. This illustrates the importance of calmness and rationality in times of distress.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, it's essential to remain composed during crises. This hadith encourages individuals to assess situations calmly rather than react impulsively, fostering a more thoughtful and measured approach to problem-solving.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) leadership in times of distress and his ability to inspire confidence within the community.

Community Prophetic Conduct