Sahih al-Bukhari 4221 (Book 64, Hadith 437)
accompanying him in the army of Al-Usra, and that was the Ghazwa (Battle) of Tabuk, I said, “O
Allah’s Prophet! My companions have sent me to you to provide them with means of transportation.”
He said, “By Allah! I will not make you ride anything.” It happened that when I reached him, he was
in an angry mood, and I didn’t notice it. So I returned in a sad mood because of the refusal the Prophet (ﷺ)
and for the fear that the Prophet (ﷺ) might have become ‘angry with me. So I returned to my companions
and informed them of what the Prophet (ﷺ) had said. Only a short while had passed when I heard Bilal
calling, “O `Abdullah bin Qais!” I replied to his call. Bilal said, “Respond to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) who is
calling you.” When I went to him (i.e. the Prophet), he said, “Take these two camels tied together and
also these two camels tied together,”‘ referring to six camels he had brought them from Sa`d at that
time. The Prophet (ﷺ) added, “Take them to your companions and say, ‘Allah (or Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) ) allows
you to ride on these,’ so ride on them.” So I took those camels to them and said, “The Prophet (ﷺ) allows
you to ride on these (camels) but by Allah, I will not leave you till some of you proceed with me to
somebody who heard the statement of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ). Do not think that I narrate to you a thing which
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) has not said.” They said to me, “We consider you truthful, and we will do what you
like.” The sub-narrator added: So Abu Musa proceeded along with some of them till they came to
those who have heard the statement of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) wherein he denied them (some animals to ride
on) and (his statement) whereby he gave them the same. So these people told them the same
information as Abu Musa had told them.
Sahih al-Bukhari 4221 (Book 64, Hadith 437)
The above hadith is from the Sahih al-Buhari collection of hadiths. Compiled by the esteemed Islamic scholar Muḥammad ibn Ismā‘īl al-Bukhārī around 847 CE, Sahih al-Bukhari stands as one of the most revered and authoritative collections within Sunni Islam. This monumental work is a primary component of the Kutub al-Sittah, or the six canonical books of hadith. It is distinguished by its rigorous methodology and is often considered the most authentic book after the Quran. The collection is meticulously organized into 97 chapters, encompassing approximately 7,563 individual narrations of the Prophet Muhammad’s sayings, actions, and approvals, forming a vital foundation for Islamic law and practice.
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