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Musnad Ahmad 886 (Book 5, Hadith 315) #34541
The Prophet's Donkey, Ufayr

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to ride a donkey named Ufayr.

It was narrated from 'Ali bin Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) that The Messenger of Allah used to ride a donkey whose name was Ufayr.
حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ الرَّازِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سَلَمَةُ بْنُ الْفَضْلِ، حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي حَبِيبٍ، عَنْ مَرْثَدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الْيَزَنِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ زُرَيْرٍ الْغَافِقِيِّ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ أَبِي طَالِبٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ كَانَ يَرْكَبُ حِمَارًا اسْمُهُ عُفَيْرٌ‏.‏

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prophetmuhammad  *  donkey  *  ufayr

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect animals, Be humble in life

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith tells us about the beloved companion of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, 'Ali bin Abi Talib. He narrated that the Messenger of Allah used to ride a donkey whose name was Ufayr. This shows us how humble and simple the life of our beloved prophet was. He did not need any luxurious means of transportation and instead chose to ride on a donkey like many other people in his time. This hadith also teaches us that even animals should be treated with respect and kindness as they are part of Allah's creation too. We should take care not to mistreat them or cause them any harm as this is against Islamic teachings.

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