Mishkat al-Masabih 3033

Unreviewed translation. All hadiths in this collection are available in five languages. Titles and introductions may remain in Arabic.

Zayd ibn Khalid reported: A man came to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and asked about found property. He said: “Remember its container and its cord, then announce it for a year. If its owner comes, return it to him; otherwise, you may use it.” The man asked, “What about a stray sheep?” He replied: “It is yours, belongs to your fellow Muslim, or goes to the wolf.” The man asked, “And a stray camel?” He replied: “Why concern yourself with it? It has its own water-skin and feet; it can reach water and eat trees until its owner finds it.” Al-Bukhari and Muslim narrated it. In a version narrated by Muslim, he said: “Announce it for a year, then identify its cord and container, and use it. If its owner comes, return it to him.”