A camel was once making a loud noise while Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) was present in the garden of an Ansari, which later began to sob after seeing Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), with tears falling from its eyes. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) went near to it and stroked its head with his blessed hands, upon which it became content and silent. He then enquired of the owner of the camel and was told that it belonged to a certain Ansari, who was immediately called for and said to, “Allah Ta’ala has granted you people control over these animals. Thus it is obligatory on you to show mercy to them. Your camel has complained to me that you give it little food and make it work more than its ability.” [Abu Dawood]

An Ansari’s camel once became stubborn, with none able to control it as it began to attack people. People informed Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) of this who then wished to approach it, but they pleaded with him, “O Prophet of Allah, this camel is attacking and biting people like a rabid dog.” Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) replied, “I have no fear for it,” and proceeded in its direction. Upon seeing Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) the camel proceeded to bow its head in Sajdah and Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) thereafter stroked its head with his blessed hand, causing it to become completely quiet and subservient. He then held the camel and gave it to its owner saying, “Every creation of Allah believes and accepts that I am the Messenger of Allah, except Kuffaar jinn and humans.” [Mishkaat Shareef; Zarqaani]