Abu Dawud

1761. Commentary: That is, at the time of necessity, if a person rides on the animal designated for Hady or sacrifice (qurbani), then there is no harm in it.

Hadith Commentary: Benefits and Issues: This supplication is very comprehensive for protection from the calamities and misfortunes of this world and the Hereafter.

First of all, refuge is sought from the punishment of Hell, which is the most severe and unimaginable torment, and is the greatest wretchedness and misfortune for a person.

Then, refuge is sought from the punishment of the grave, which in reality is one aspect or a prelude to the punishment of Hell. Whoever is saved from the punishment of the grave will also be saved from the punishment of Hell, because the grave is the very first stage among the stages of the Hereafter. If a servant is saved from this, then the subsequent stages are easier, and if a person cannot attain salvation from the stage of the grave, then the stages after it are much more severe and difficult.

After this, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) sought refuge from the trials of life and death. In life, a person, due to love for his family, children, relatives, friends, and companions, or because of his own desires, worldly aims and objectives, ignorance, and lack of knowledge, neglects the commands and guidance of Allah, or commits sins. The trial of death is that a person may not remain steadfast upon faith at the time of death, or may make an incorrect bequest at the time of death, or may panic and become agitated due to the severity of death and utter inappropriate words.

Finally, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) sought refuge from the evil of the Dajjal, because this will be the greatest and most difficult trial among the tribulations that will occur in this world, in which it will be extremely difficult to preserve one’s faith.

The final words, "until you find a mount," clearly indicate that the necessity referred to here is the absence of a means of transport, not being completely unable to walk. Therefore, if there is no mount and the journey is long, one may ride on the sacrificial animal. However, even while riding, its respect must be maintained; that is, one should neither drive it harshly, nor beat it, nor curse or abuse it, but rather allow it to move according to its own will. When it becomes tired, let it rest. One should also take care of its fodder and similar needs.