Sahih Muslim #5884

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.

حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الصَّمَدِ، حَدَّثَنِي هَمَّامٌ، حَدَّثَنَا قَتَادَةُ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حَادٍ حَسَنُ الصَّوْتِ فَقَالَ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ رُوَيْدًا يَا أَنْجَشَةُ لاَ تَكْسِرِ الْقَوَارِيرَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ يَعْنِي ضَعَفَةَ النِّسَاءِ ‏.‏
Anjasha, drive slowly; do not break the vessels of glass, meaning the weak women.
Narrated by Anas reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had a camel-driver who had a very melodious voice. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to him:

Context

In this hadith, Anas reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised his camel-driver, Anjasha, to drive slowly to avoid harming the women traveling with them. This highlights the Prophet's sensitivity and respect for the vulnerable, emphasizing the importance of kindness and consideration in communication and behavior.

Modern Application

This principle of respectful communication can be applied in everyday interactions, encouraging individuals to be mindful of their words and actions, especially when dealing with those who may be more vulnerable or sensitive.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it demonstrates the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ approach to treating others with care and respect.

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This hadith is #5884 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Virtues. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had a camel-driver who had a very melodious voice. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to him:.

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