It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) passed by the valley of Harshe during the journey of Hajj, he (peace and blessings be upon him) asked: Which valley is this? The people said: This is the valley of Harshe. He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: It is as if I am seeing Yunus bin Matta, he is riding a red, fleshy she-camel, he is wearing a woolen cloak, the bridle of his she-camel is made of palm fibers, and he is reciting the Talbiyah.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / بيان قصص أنبياء الله عليهم السلام / 10364
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه مسلم: 166 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 1854 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 1854»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … How was Yunus alayhis salam described in the aforementioned state? Two possibilities exist: (1) Just as he used to worship, perform Hajj, and recite the talbiyah in his worldly life, he was presented before you sallallahu alayhi wa sallam in that very form, figuratively; or (2) you sallallahu alayhi wa sallam saw him in this manner in your dream. And Allah knows best.