"The Messenger of Allah caught up with me when I was riding a bad camel of ours, and I said: 'We have a bad camel, mare's the pit! The Prophet said: Will you sell it to me, O Jabir?' I Said, 'No, It is yours, O Messenger of Allah.; He said: 'O Allah forgive him; O Allah, have mercy on him. I will buy it for such and such, and I will lend it to you to ride until (we reach) al-Madinah.' When Reached al-Madinah, I prepared it, and brought it to him, and he said: O Bilal, give him its price,' When I turned to leave, he called me back, and I was afraid that he would give it back at he said: 'It is yours.
Narrated by It was narrated tat Jabir Said:
Context
Jabir narrates an encounter with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ while he was riding a poor-quality camel. The Prophet offered to buy the camel, but Jabir insisted it was a gift. The Prophet's response included a prayer for Jabir and a promise to pay for the camel, demonstrating the values of generosity and mutual support within the community.
Modern Application
This hadith highlights the importance of generosity and community support. In everyday life, individuals can embody these values by helping others in need, whether through financial assistance or simply offering support and kindness.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor and Buying and Selling because it illustrates the principles of fair trade and the importance of supporting one another in the community.
And what Allah restored [of property] to His Messenger from them - you did not spur for it [in an expedition] any horses or camels, but Allah gives His messengers power over whom He wills, and Allah is over all things competent.
And the camels and cattle We have appointed for you as among the symbols of Allah; for you therein is good. So mention the name of Allah upon them when lined up [for sacrifice]; and when they are [lifeless] on their sides, then eat from them and feed the needy and the beggar. Thus have We subjected them to you that you may be grateful.
And O my people, this is the she-camel of Allah - [she is] to you a sign. So let her feed upon Allah 's earth and do not touch her with harm, or you will be taken by an impending punishment."
This hadith is #4650 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Financial Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated tat Jabir Said:.
