He had a turban called al-Sahab (the cloud), which he gifted to ‘Ali (as).

“ When he took off his clothes, he started by taking them off from his left side. When he wore new clothes, he gave his old clothes to the poor saying: “There is not a Muslim who clothes another Muslim with his worn out clothes for the sake of Allah, but that he (the giver) is under the guardianship, refuge, and protection of Allah, whilst living or dead.” He had a bedding of skins, which was stuffed with palm fibers.

Its length was approximately two cubits and its width was approximately a cubit and a span. He had a cloak that he would fold into two and spread out under him wherever he was. He (S) used to sleep on the mat with nothing else under it. One of the Holy Prophet’s (S) qualities was that he would name his animals, his weapons and his belongings.

The name of his banner was ‘ al-’Iqab’, the name of his sword with which he faced battle was ‘ Dhu’ l-Faqar.’ He had a sword that was called ‘ al-Mikhdham’ , another called ‘ al-Rusub’ and another called ‘ al-Qadhib.’ The handle of his sword was adorned with silver and he used to wear a belt made of skins which had three rings of silver.

The name of his bow was ‘ al-Katum’ , and the name of his quiver was ‘ al-Kafur.’ The name of his female camel was ‘ al-Qaswa’ and it is this camel that was called ‘ al-’Adhba.’ The name of his she-mule was ‘ al-Duldul’ . The name of his donkey was ‘ Yafur’ and the name of the ewe whose milk he used to drink was ‘Ainah.’ He had a bowl made of baked clay which he used when performing ablution and would (also) drink from it.

The people sent their young children who had just reached the age of understanding, so they came to the Holy Prophet (S) and did not leave him.