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Sunan Abu Dawud #2568

Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ بْنُ نَجْدَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ عَيَّاشٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي عَمْرٍو السَّيْبَانِيِّ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي مَرْيَمَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِيَّاكُمْ أَنْ تَتَّخِذُوا ظُهُورَ دَوَابِّكُمْ مَنَابِرَ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ إِنَّمَا سَخَّرَهَا لَكُمْ لِتُبَلِّغَكُمْ إِلَى بَلَدٍ لَمْ تَكُونُوا بَالِغِيهِ إِلاَّ بِشِقِّ الأَنْفُسِ وَجَعَلَ لَكُمُ الأَرْضَ فَعَلَيْهَا فَاقْضُوا حَاجَتَكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Abu Hurairah reported the Prophet(ﷺ) as saying “Do not treat the backs of your beasts as pulpits, for Allaah has made them subject to you only to convey you to a town which you cannot reach without difficulty and He has appointed the earth (a floor to work) for you, so conduct your business on it.

Context

Abu Hurairah narrates a teaching from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the treatment of animals, specifically cautioning against using their backs as pulpits. This guidance reflects a broader ethical consideration in Islam, emphasizing the humane treatment of all creatures and the appropriate use of resources provided by Allah.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied to how individuals interact with animals and the environment. It encourages responsible stewardship and ethical behavior in all aspects of life, promoting respect for creation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Behavior because it underscores the importance of treating animals with respect and using resources responsibly.

Ethical Behavior

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This hadith is #2568 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad). It is graded Sahih.

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