Volume 4, Book 56, Number 839:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
The Prophet said, “A horse may be kept for one of three purposes: for a man it may be a source of
reward; for another it may be a means of living; and for a third it may be a burden (a source of com –
mitting sins). As for the one for whom it is a source of reward, he is the one who keeps his horse for
the sake of Jihad in Allah’s Cause; he ties it with a long rope on a pasture or in a garden. So whatever
its rope allows it to eat, will be regarded as good rewardable deeds (for its owner). And if it breaks off
its rope and jumps over one or two hillocks, even its dung will be considered amongst his good
deeds. And if it passes by a river and drinks water from it, that will be considered as good deeds for
his benefit) even if he has had no intention of watering it. A horse is a shelter for the one who keeps
it so that he may earn his living honestly and takes it as a refuge to keep him from following illegal
ways (of gaining money), and does not forget the rights of Allah (i.e. paying the Zakat and allowing
others to use it for Allah’s Sake). But a horse is a burden (and a source of committing sins for him
who keeps it out of pride and pretense and with the intention of harming the Muslims.”
The Prophet was asked about donkeys. He replied, “Nothing has been revealed to be concerning
them except this comprehensive Verse (which covers everything) :–‘Then whosoever has done good
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equal to the weight of an atom (or a small ant), Shall see it (its reward) And whosoever has done evil
equal to the weight of an atom (or a small ) ant), Shall see it (Its punishment).” (99.7-8)
Volume 4, Book 56, Number 840:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Allah’s Apostle reached Khaibar in the early morning and the people of Khaibar came out with
their spades, and when they saw the Prophet they said, “Muhammad and his army!” and returned
hurriedly to take refuge in the fort. The Prophet raised his hands and said, “Allah is Greater! Khaibar
is ruined ! If we approach a nation, then miserable is the morning of those who are warned.”
Volume 4, Book 56, Number 825:
Narrated Jabir:
(Once) the Prophet said, “Have you got carpets?” I replied, “Whence can we get carpets?” He said,
“But you shall soon have carpets.” I used to say to my wife, “Remove your carpets from my sight,” but
she would say, “Didn’t the Prophet tell you that you would soon have carpets?” So I would give up my
request.
Volume 4, Book 56, Number 841:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
I said, “O Allah’s Apostle! I hear many narrations from you but I forget them.” He said, “Spread
your covering sheet.” I spread my sheet and he moved both his hands as if scooping something and
emptied them in the sheet and said, “Wrap it.” I wrapped it round my body, and since then I have ne –
ver forgotten a single Hadith.
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Volume 4, Book 56, Number 826:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Mas’ud:
Sa’d bin Mu’adh came to Mecca with the intention of performing ‘Umra, and stayed at the house of
Umaiya bin Khalaf Abi Safwan, for Umaiya himself used to stay at Sa’d’s house when he passed by
Medina on his way to Sham. Umaiya said to Sad, “Will you wait till midday when the people are (at
their homes), then you may go and perform the Tawaf round the Ka’ba?” So, while Sad was going
around the Ka’ba, Abu Jahl came and asked, “Who is that who is performing Tawaf?” Sad replied, “I
am Sad.” Abu Jahl said, “Are you circumambulating the Ka’ba safely although you have given refuge
to Muhammad and his companions?” Sad said, “Yes,” and they started quarreling. Umaiya said to Sad,
“Don’t shout at Abi-l-Hakam (i.e. Abu Jahl), for he is chief of the valley (of Mecca).” Sad then said (to
Abu Jahl). ‘By Allah, if you prevent me from performing the Tawaf of the Ka’ba, I will spoil your trade
with Sham.” Umaiya kept on saying to Sad, “Don’t raise your voice.” and kept on taking hold of him.
Sad became furious and said, (to Umaiya), “Be away from me, for I have heard Muhammad saying
that he will kill you.” Umaiiya said, “Will he kill me?” Sad said, “Yes,.” Umaiya said, “By Allah! When
Muhammad says a thing, he never tells a lie.” Umaiya went to his wife and said to her, “Do you know
what my brother from Yathrib (i.e. Medina) has said to me?” She said, “What has he said?” He said,
“He claims that he has heard Muhammad claiming that he will kill me.”
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She said, By Allah! Muhammad never tells a lie.” So when the infidels started to proceed for Badr
(Battle) and declared war (against the Muslims), his wife said to him, “Don’t you remember what
your brother from Yathrib told you?” Umaiya decided not to go but Abu Jahl said to him, “You are
from the nobles of the valley of Mecca), so you should accompany us for a day or two.” He went with
them and thus Allah got him killed.
Volume 4, Book 56, Number 827:
Narrated Abu Uthman:
I got the news that Gabriel came to the Prophet while Um Salama was present. Gabriel started
talking (to the Prophet and then left. The Prophet said to Um Salama, “(Do you know) who it was?”
(or a similar question). She said, “It was Dihya (a handsome person amongst the companions of the
Prophet ).” Later on Um Salama said, “By Allah! I thought he was none but Dihya, till I heard the
Prophet talking about Gabriel in his sermon.” (The Sub-narrator asked Abu ‘Uthman, “From where
have you heard this narration?” He replied, “From Usama bin Zaid.”)
Volume 4, Book 56, Number 828:
Narrated ‘Abdullah:
Allah’s Apostle said, “I saw (in a dream) the people assembled in a gathering, and then Abu Bakr
got up and drew one or two buckets of water (from a well) but there was weakness in his drawing.
May Allah forgive him. Then ‘Umar took the bucket and in his hands it turned into a very large
bucket. I had never seen anyone amongst: the people who could draw the water as strongly as ‘Umar
till all the people drank their fill and watered their camels that knelt down there.
Volume 4, Book 56, Number 829:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar:
The Jews came to Allah’s Apostle and told him that a man and a woman from amongst them had
committed illegal sexual intercourse. Allah’s Apostle said to them, “What do you find in the Torah
(old Testament) about the legal punishment of Ar-Rajm (stoning)?” They replied, (But) we announce
their crime and lash them.” Abdullah bin Salam said, “You are telling a lie; Torah contains the order
of Rajm.” They brought and opened the Torah and one of them solaced his hand on the Verse of Rajm
and read the verses preceding and following it. Abdullah bin Salam said to him, “Lift your hand.”
When he lifted his hand, the Verse of Rajm was written there. They said, “Muhammad has told the
truth; the Torah has the Verse of Rajm. The Prophet then gave the order that both of them should be
stoned to death. (‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar said, “I saw the man leaning over the woman to shelter her
from the stones.”
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