It is narrated from Sayyidah Aishah and Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) heard some sounds and asked: "What are these sounds?" The people said: "O Messenger of Allah, people are pollinating the date palms (that is, applying the male flower to them)." He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "If they did not do it, (the fruit) would be fine." That year they did not pollinate, and the dates turned out poor and without kernels. When they mentioned this to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "If the matter concerns your worldly affairs, then it is up to you; and if it concerns your religion, then refer it to me."
Hadith Referenceمسند أبي يعلى الموصلي / مسند أنس بن مالك / 3531
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده صحيح
Hadith Takhrij«حکم الحدیث مسند ابی یعلی محققاً تنسیق حسين سليم أسد - مکتبہ شاملہ :قال حسين سليم أسد: إسناده صحيح . » «قال سعيد بن محمد السناري: صحيح: مضى قريبًا [برقم 3480]» «أخرجه صحيح مسلم برقم: 2363، وأخرجه سنن ابن ماجه برقم: 2471، وأخرجه مسند أحمد برقم: 24399، وأخرجه الأوسط في السنن والإجماع والاختلاف برقم: 8145، مسند ابویعلیٰ ترقیم الاثری: 3518»