Narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: It may be that the best wealth for a Muslim man is sheep, which he takes to the tops of mountains and the valleys where rain falls, fleeing with his religion from tribulations.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب البيوع والكسب والمعاش وما يتعلق بالتجارة / 5753
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه البخاري: 3600، 6495 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 11032 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 11046»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … In times of tribulation, it is recommended (mustahabb) for the safety of one’s religion to withdraw from populated areas, provided that one does not have the ability to confront the tribulations.