Chapter: His Compassion Towards Women And His Command To Treat Them Kindly

Hadith 2323 Part A

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Anas reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had in one of his journeys his black slave who was called Anjasha along with him. He goaded by singing the songs of camel-driver. Thereupon Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said

Anjasha, drive slowly as you are driving (the mounts who are carrying) glass vessels

Hadith 2323 Part B

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This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Anas through another chain of transmitters.

Hadith 2323 Part C

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Anas reported that 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.

Hadith 2323 Part D

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Anas b. Malik reported that Umm Sulaim was with the wives of Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and a camel-driver had been driving (the camels) oil which they were riding. Thereupon Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) said

Anjasha, drive slowly, for you are carrying (on the camels) vessels of glass.

Hadith 2323 Part E

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Anas reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had a camel-driver who had a very melodious voice. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to him

Anjasha, drive slowly; do not break the vessels of glass, meaning the weak women.

Hadith 2323 Part F

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Anas reported this hadith through another chain of transmitters, but he made no mention of a camel-driver having a melodious voice.