The Meaning of Milking Camels Over Water in the Hadith
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Regarding the statement of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) concerning the rights of camels, sheep, and cows, he said, "and milking them over water." Al-Shawkani (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "The meaning is that they are milked over water to benefit the poor who are present." Is this mentioned meaning correct?
The Shaykh:
What?
The questioner:
He says: Regarding the statement of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) concerning the rights of camels, cows, and sheep, "and milking them over water." Al-Shawkani (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "The meaning is that they are milked over water to benefit the poor who are present." Is this meaning he mentioned correct?
The Shaykh:
You say that Al-Shawkani mentioned it. Al-Shawkani does not mention anything unless he considers it correct.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Regarding the statement of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) concerning the rights of camels, sheep, and cows, he said, "and milking them over water." Al-Shawkani (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "The meaning is that they are milked over water to benefit the poor who are present." Is this mentioned meaning correct?
The Shaykh:
What?
The questioner:
He says: Regarding the statement of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) concerning the rights of camels, cows, and sheep, "and milking them over water." Al-Shawkani (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "The meaning is that they are milked over water to benefit the poor who are present." Is this meaning he mentioned correct?
The Shaykh:
You say that Al-Shawkani mentioned it. Al-Shawkani does not mention anything unless he considers it correct.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 14-03-1439هـ — af.org.sa (47:09)
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