Silsilah as-Sahihah 2210 — Prophet did not prefer worldly comforts

Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was sitting on a mat made of palm leaves and similar things, and its marks appeared on his side. Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) came to him and said: O Messenger of Allah! If you could have a soft bedding made (it would be better)? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "What do I have to do with the world (and its comforts)? My example and the example of the world is like that of a rider who traveled on a hot day and (to rest) stayed for a short while in the shade of a tree, and then left it and moved on."