Sunan Abu Dawud #2573

Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad)
Hasan

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 مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ الْمَرْوَزِيُّ، حَدَّثَنِي عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُسَيْنٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ بُرَيْدَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبِي بُرَيْدَةَ، يَقُولُ بَيْنَمَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَمْشِي جَاءَ رَجُلٌ وَمَعَهُ حِمَارٌ فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ ارْكَبْ ‏.‏ وَتَأَخَّرَ الرَّجُلُ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ أَنْتَ أَحَقُّ بِصَدْرِ دَابَّتِكَ مِنِّي إِلاَّ أَنْ تَجْعَلَهُ لِي ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَإِنِّي قَدْ جَعَلْتُهُ لَكَ ‏.‏ فَرَكِبَ ‏.‏
While the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was walking a man who had an ass came to him and said: Messenger of Allah, ride; and the man moved to the back of the animal. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: No, you have more right to ride in front on your animal than me unless you grant that right to me. He said: I grant it to you. So he mounted.
Narrated by Narrated Buraydah ibn al-Hasib:

Context

In this hadith, a man offers the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) a ride on his donkey. The Prophet (ﷺ) humbly declines, stating that the man has more right to ride in front unless he grants that right to him. This interaction emphasizes the importance of humility and respect in social interactions, showcasing the Prophet's (ﷺ) character and approach to others.

Modern Application

This principle of humility can be applied in everyday life by recognizing the rights and privileges of others. In situations where we might be offered something, we can show appreciation and respect by acknowledging the other person's position and rights, fostering a culture of mutual respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Respectful Communication because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) humility and respect for others' rights in social interactions.

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This hadith is #2573 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Jihad (Kitab Al-Jihad). It is graded Hasan and narrated by Narrated Buraydah ibn al-Hasib:.

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