Sayyiduna Abu Bashir Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: He was with the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during a journey. The narrator states: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) sent a messenger. The narrator named Abdullah bin Abu Bakr stated this; I think he also mentioned that the people were resting at that time (when the Prophet sent this message): "Let not a single string of thread remain hanging on the neck of any camel. It should be cut off." Imam Malik states: I think people used to tie it to protect from the evil eye.