Sunan ad-Darimi — Hadith #54822

Muhammad ibn Yusuf informed us, on the authority of Sufyan, on the authority of his father, on the authority of Abaya ibn Rifa’ah ibn Rafi’, on the authority of his grandfather Rafi’ ibn Khadij: A camel was called, and there were only a few horses among the people. A man shot it with an arrow and caught it. Then the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, said to him: “It is for this reason.” Animals are as wild as wild animals, so whatever of them overwhelms you, do likewise to them.”