Hadiths on Prophet's Asceticism

This category gathers 2 authentic hadiths on the asceticism of the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him). The first reports that he had a quantity of precious metal found in his house distributed, fearing that it would distract him. The second describes a witness who saw him sitting on his buttocks with his knees bent upwards, eating dates, an image of his simplicity.