The book “Ya’foor,” written by Dr. Hafiz Usman Ahmad, who is associated with the Institute of Islamic Studies at University of Punjab (Lahore) .This is the first book written specifically on this topic, which discusses the well-known animal Ya’foor, the riding animal that served as a ride for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The book contains 192 pages and is well organized into different chapters.
The author begins by explaining some basic information about the Word Himar known for Donkey in Arabic. He then discusses the narrations about Ya’foor speaking to the Prophet ﷺ, the discussion about Ya’foor in Islamic literature, the Companions and Successors who had the name Ya’foor and even details about Ya’foor’s death.
From this book, the reader learns that Ya’foor was a special and honored animal on which the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ traveled many times and covered long distances. The book clearly shows the respect and importance that this blessed animal held.