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Sunan Ibn Majah 942 (Book 5, Hadith 140) #30294
The Prophet's Reed Mat

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad had a reed mat that he would use to sleep on and pray towards.

It was narrated that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah had a reed mat that he would spread out during the day, and make into a compartment at night, towards which he would perform prayer".
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنِي سَعِيدُ بْنُ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ ـ ـ حَصِيرٌ يُبْسَطُ بِالنَّهَارِ وَيَحْتَجِرُهُ بِاللَّيْلِ يُصَلِّي إِلَيْهِ

TOPICS
reed  *  mat  *  prayer  *  ridh  *  majlis  *  salat  *  rasulullah  *  allah

QUICK LESSONS:
Be content with basic needs , Pray mindfully no matter where you are or what situation you are in .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith tells us about the lifestyle of the Prophet Muhammad. He was known for his simple life and this hadith shows us how he lived. He owned a reed mat which he would spread out during the day and make into a compartment at night. This was his bed and it is also where he would perform prayer towards. This teaches us that we should be content with what we have in life and not strive for more than what is necessary for our basic needs. We should also remember to always be mindful of our prayers no matter where we are or what situation we are in.

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