“He was the
best of
people, the most generous of people, the most courageous of
people.
The people of Al-Madinah became alarmed one night, and he was
the
first of them to investigate the noise and din. He was riding a
horse
belonging to Abu Talhah, bareback, with no saddle. His sword was
hanging from his neck and he was saying: ‘O people, do not be
afraid,’
sending them back to their houses. Then he said of the
horse, ‘We
found it like a sea,’ or, ‘It is a sea.’”*
Narrated by It was
narrated from Hammad bin Zaid from Thabit, that the Prophet
(ﷺ) was
mentioned before Anas bin Malik and he said:
Context
Anas bin Malik describes the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as the best, most generous, and most courageous of people. During a night of alarm in Al-Madinah, the Prophet (ﷺ) was the first to respond, riding a horse without a saddle, reassuring the people and urging them to return home. His bravery and leadership in times of fear exemplify his character and commitment to his community.
Modern Application
This hadith illustrates the importance of courage and leadership in times of crisis. Today, individuals can draw inspiration from the Prophet's example by stepping up to support and guide their communities during challenging situations, fostering a sense of safety and unity.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it highlights the exemplary behavior and leadership qualities of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in addressing the concerns of his community.
It was not [proper] for the people of Madinah and those surrounding them of the bedouins that they remain behind after [the departure of] the Messenger of Allah or that they prefer themselves over his self. That is because they are not afflicted by thirst or fatigue or hunger in the cause of Allah, nor do they tread on any ground that enrages the disbelievers, nor do they inflict upon an enemy any infliction but that is registered for them as a righteous deed. Indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of the doers of good.
سُورَةُ الرَّحۡمَٰن
Ar-Rahmaan (The Beneficent)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
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ٱلرَّحْمَٰنُ
The Most Merciful
سُورَةُ النَّجۡمِ
An-Najm (The Star)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
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لَقَدْ رَأَىٰ مِنْ ءَايَٰتِ رَبِّهِ ٱلْكُبْرَىٰٓ
He certainly saw of the greatest signs of his Lord.
Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating [in prayer], seeking bounty from Allah and [His] pleasure. Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration. That is their description in the Torah. And their description in the Gospel is as a plant which produces its offshoots and strengthens them so they grow firm and stand upon their stalks, delighting the sowers - so that Allah may enrage by them the disbelievers. Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds among them forgiveness and a great reward.
This hadith is #2508 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was
narrated from Hammad bin Zaid from Thabit, that the Prophet
(ﷺ) was
mentioned before Anas bin Malik and he said:.
