43/18. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 2323c — Protecting the Glass Vessels
His Compassion Towards Women And His Command To Treat Them Kindly
Hadith About Glass Vessels and Gentle Care
Sahih Muslim : 2323c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 2323c
وَحَدَّثَنِي عَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، كِلاَهُمَا عَنِ ابْنِ عُلَيَّةَ، قَالَ زُهَيْرٌ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَتَى عَلَى أَزْوَاجِهِ وَسَوَّاقٌ يَسُوقُ بِهِنَّ يُقَالُ لَهُ أَنْجَشَةُ فَقَالَ " وَيْحَكَ يَا أَنْجَشَةُ رُوَيْدًا سَوْقَكَ بِالْقَوَارِيرِ " . قَالَ قَالَ أَبُو قِلاَبَةَ تَكَلَّمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِكَلِمَةٍ لَوْ تَكَلَّمَ بِهَا بَعْضُكُمْ لَعِبْتُمُوهَا عَلَيْهِ .
Anas Narrated from:
Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) came to his wives as the camel-driver who was called Anjasha had been, driving (the camels) on which (they were riding). Thereupon he said: Anjasha, be careful, drive slowly for you are driving the mounts who carry vessels of glass. Abu Qilaba said that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) uttered words which if someone had uttered amongst you, you would have found fault with him.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 2323cIn-book reference : Book 43, Hadith 96USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 30, Hadith 5745
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 2323c
This Hadith about glass vessels gives more detail about the report of Anjasha. Allah's Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم) came upon his wives while a driver named Anjasha was driving the camels on which they were riding. The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, in meaning, be careful and drive slowly, for he was driving the mounts carrying vessels of glass. Abu Qilaba then commented that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) used a wording that people might fault if someone else said it. The text still keeps the main point clear: the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) wanted care and caution for those riding. The phrase glass vessels was a soft, vivid way to ask for gentleness and careful handling.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) told the camel-driver to slow down for the riders.
- The phrase glass vessels points to careful and gentle treatment.
- Soft wording can carry a serious warning about safety.
