The lifestyle of the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) is the best, most well-documented of any person. We reproduce a few glimpses into his life with the hope that readers will be enthranced and emulate them to the best of their abilities.
CUSHIONS AND THE PROPHET
sallallahu alaihi wa sallam
Some aspects concerning pillows and cushions in the life of the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam:
It is sunnah to use a pillow. The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam is reported to have reclined against a pillow.
The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam used a furry pillow, with a date-palm fibre filling. Furry means the hair was not removed from the animal hide.
He used a pillow filled with husk and straw.
The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam gave his daughter a pillow filled with grass (leaves) as a gift.
The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam is reported to have used a pillow when sleeping.
The Hadith mentions that a pillow (or cushion) should not be refused when someone offers it.
In the absence of a pillow, the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam used his folded sheet as a pillow.
In honouring a guest, a cushion should be offered to him. Z
[Ash-Shamaail al-Kubra Volume Two]
Cushions and the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam
