English translation
2372. Narrated Zaid bin Khālid رضي الله عنه: A man came to Allāh's Messenger ﷺ and asked about Al-Luqata (a fallen thing). The Prophet ﷺ said, "Recognise its container and its tying material and then make public announcement about it for one year and if its owner shows up, give it to him; otherwise use it as you like." The man said, "What about a lost sheep?" The Prophet ﷺ said, "It is for you, your brother or the wolf."(2) The man asked "What about a lost camel?" The Prophet ﷺ said, "Why should you take it as it has got its water-container (its stomach) and its hooves and it can reach the places of water and can eat the trees till its owner finds it?"(3)