Sahih Muslim #714

The Book of Menstruation
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ النَّوْفَلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَطَاءٌ، مُنْذُ حِينٍ قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ مَيْمُونَةَ، أَخْبَرَتْهُ أَنَّ دَاجِنَةً كَانَتْ لِبَعْضِ نِسَاءِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَمَاتَتْ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ أَلاَّ أَخَذْتُمْ إِهَابَهَا فَاسْتَمْتَعْتُمْ بِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Why did you not take off its skin and make use of that?
Narrated by Ibn'Abbas reported on the authority of Maimuna that someone amongst the wives of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had a domestic animal and it died. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) responds to the death of a domestic animal belonging to one of his wives. He suggests utilizing the animal's skin, indicating a practical approach to loss and resourcefulness. This highlights the importance of not wasting resources and finding value in every situation.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by encouraging individuals to be resourceful and to make the best use of what they have, even in difficult circumstances. It promotes a mindset of gratitude and sustainability.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws because it discusses the use of an animal's skin, reflecting on the practical aspects of dietary and resource management.

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This hadith is #714 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Menstruation. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn'Abbas reported on the authority of Maimuna that someone amongst the wives of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had a domestic animal and it died. Upon this the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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