Some scholars are of the opinion that this hadith is contrary to the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): "A donkey, a dog, and a woman interrupt the prayer."

Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates that I and Fadl (may Allah be pleased with them both) came riding on a donkey while the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was leading the people in prayer at Arafat. We passed in front of some of the rows, then we dismounted from it and let it graze, and the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) did not say anything to us. In the narration of Abdul Jabbar, it is stated: "The Noble Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) did not forbid us." The wording in the narration of Makhzumi is: "He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) did not say anything to us." Imam Abu Bakr (may Allah have mercy on him) says that Imam Ma'mar and Malik narrated it in such a way that "He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was leading the people in prayer at Mina."