Narrated Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "If a riding animal is held as collateral, it may be ridden in exchange for its maintenance, and if a milking animal is held as collateral, its milk may be drunk in exchange for its maintenance. And whoever rides or drinks its milk must bear its expenses."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) gave this ruling: "The oath (is obligatory) upon the defendant."