43/11. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2307b — No Cause for Fear
His Courage
No Reason for Fear Hadith in Medina
Sahih Muslim : 2307b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2307b
وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ بِالْمَدِينَةِ فَزَعٌ فَاسْتَعَارَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَرَسًا لأَبِي طَلْحَةَ يُقَالُ لَهُ مَنْدُوبٌ فَرَكِبَهُ فَقَالَ " مَا رَأَيْنَا مِنْ فَزَعٍ وَإِنْ وَجَدْنَاهُ لَبَحْرًا " .
Anas Narrated from:
There was consternation in Medina. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) borrowed the horse from Abu Talha which was called Mandub. He rode it and said: We have found no reason for consternation, and we have found it to be (as quick as a torrent) of water.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2307bIn-book reference : Book 43, Hadith 66USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 30, Hadith 5716
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2307b
This no reason for fear hadith gives a shorter version of the event reported by Anas. There was consternation in Medina, meaning the people were alarmed. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم borrowed Abu Talha's horse, named Mandub, and rode it. After checking the matter, he said that they had found no reason for consternation. He also described the horse as being like a torrent of water, meaning it moved with great speed in that moment. The narration focuses on the Prophet’s quick response and his calm words after returning. It does not give a long list of details. Its main lesson is seen in action: when fear spread, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم moved first and then calmed the people.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم acted quickly when fear spread in Medina.
- He gave calm reassurance after checking the situation.
- The report names the horse as Mandub in this wording.
- The narration shows courage without making the event larger than the text states.
