It is narrated from Harith bin Laqit, he said: When a mare of any one of us would give birth, he would kill it and say: Will I live until I can ride it? Then a letter from Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) came to us, stating: Take good care of whatever Allah has given you. Indeed, there is ease in this matter.

Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that if the Day of Judgment comes while you have a date-palm sapling in your hand, and if you are able to plant it before the Hour is established, then you should certainly plant it.