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Riyad as-Salihin 506 (Book) #38891
The Simple Mattress of the Prophet Muhammad

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had a simple mattress made of tanned skin and palm fibres.

'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported: The mattress of Messenger of Allah was a piece of tanned skin stuffed with palm fibres. Al-Bukhari.
وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت‏:‏ كان فراش رسول الله من أدم حشوه ليف‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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madrasah  *  skin  *  fibres  *  mattress  *  muhammad

QUICK LESSONS:
Live simply and humbly without needing material possessions or luxuries.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the simplicity and humility of the Prophet Muhammad's lifestyle. He was known for his modesty and this is reflected in his choice of mattress - a piece of tanned skin stuffed with palm fibres. This is an example that we can all learn from; it teaches us to live simply and humbly without needing material possessions or luxuries. It also shows us that we should not judge people by their wealth or possessions but rather by their character and actions.

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