4/12. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 769 — Avoid Prayer in Camel Resting-Places
Prayer In Camels' Resting-Places And Sheep's Resting-Places
Avoid Prayer in Camel Resting-Places
Sunan Ibn Majah : 769
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 769
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مُغَفَّلٍ الْمُزَنِيِّ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " صَلُّوا فِي مَرَابِضِ الْغَنَمِ وَلاَ تُصَلُّوا فِي أَعْطَانِ الإِبِلِ فَإِنَّهَا خُلِقَتْ مِنَ الشَّيَاطِينِ " .
`Abdullah bin Mughaffal Al-Muzani Narrated from:
The Prophet said: 'Perform prayer in the sheep's resting-places and do not perform prayer in the camels' resting-places, for they were created from the devils.
[1] See no. 746.Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 769In-book reference : Book 4, Hadith 35English translation : Vol. 1, Book 4, Hadith 769
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 769
This Hadith repeats the guidance on prayer locations and adds a reason in its own wording. The Prophet said to perform prayer in sheep resting-places and not to perform prayer in camel resting-places, saying that camels were created from the devils. The explanation here should stay close to the text: the Prophet made a clear difference between the two locations. The Hadith is not a general discussion about all animals or all outdoor prayer spots. It is a specific teaching about sheep resting-places and camel resting-places. For a worshipper, the simple takeaway is to follow the Prophet's direction about where to pray. Salah deserves a place that fits the guidance given in the Sunnah.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Hadith permits prayer in sheep resting-places.
- The Hadith forbids prayer in camel resting-places.
- The reason mentioned in the text should be respected without adding extra claims.
- A worshipper should care about the place chosen for salah.
