The Deputation of the Beasts of Prey
Volume 1, Parts II.74.102
Muhammad Ibn ‘Umar said: Shu’ayb lbn ‘Ubadah related to me on the
authority of al-Muttalib Ibn ‘Abd Allah lbn Hantab; he said:
While the Apostle of Allah, may Allah bless him, was sitting amidst his
Companions at al-Madinah, a wolf came in and stood before the Apostle
of Allah, may Allah bless him. Then he howled before him. Thereupon
the Apostle of Allah, may Allah bless him, said: This is a member of the
deputation of the beasts of prey to you. If you like, you can allot a share
for him and he will not go beyond it. And if you like, you may let him go
and be cautious against him; then whatever he seizes will be his
provision. They said: O Apostle of Allah! we shall not agree to it.
Thereupon the Prophet, may Allah bless him, signalled him with his
fingers to return, on this he turned his back and (he was seen) running.
Aal-e-Qutub Aal-e-Syed Abdullah Shah Ghazi 