What is the ruling on riding on cows?

Question : A report from the era of revelation.

Answer : Yes, the scholars said there is nothing wrong with that, and they interpreted the hadith of the cow that had a rider on it, which turned to him and said, "We were not created for this," and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: They bear witness to that or they believe in that. They interpreted this as meaning that he had tired her out and caused her hardship. As for the original ruling, it is permissible for a person to ride on a cow or on a strong sheep that can carry him, but on the condition that he does not cause her hardship.