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Riyad as-Salihin 599 (Book) #38984
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Shepherd

SUMMARY: This hadith tells us that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was a shepherd and tended sheep for the Makkans.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah said, "Every Prophet has tended sheep". He was asked: "And did you?" He replied, "Yes, I tended them for a few carats for the Makkans". Al-Bukhari.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي قال‏:‏ ‏"‏ما بعث الله نبياً إلا رعى الغنم” فقال أصحابه‏:‏ أنت‏؟‏ قال‏:‏ كنت أرعاها على قراريط لأهل مكة”‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
prophet  *  sheep  *  tending  *  carats  *  makkans

QUICK LESSONS:
Work hard no matter your background or status in society; Strive to do your best; Be humble; Be kind; Respect others.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith tells us about the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is reported that he tended sheep for the people of Makkah in exchange for a few carats. This shows us how humble and kind he was even before his prophethood. He worked hard to provide for himself and his family despite being from an influential tribe in Makkah. The hadith also teaches us to be humble and work hard no matter our background or status in society. We should always strive to do our best even if it means doing small jobs like tending sheep or other manual labor jobs.

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