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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1299 in the Book of The Book on Business.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1299

Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1299 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Business), narrated by Narrated 'Amr bin Shu'aib:, states: "From his father, from his grandfather, that the Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about hanging fruits (on the trees), so he said: "Whoever is in need and picks some of it without taking any in his garment, then…"

The Book on Business

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَجْلاَنَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم سُئِلَ عَنِ الثَّمَرِ الْمُعَلَّقِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ أَصَابَ مِنْهُ مِنْ ذِي حَاجَةٍ غَيْرَ مُتَّخِذٍ خُبْنَةً فَلاَ شَىْءَ عَلَيْهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ ‏.‏

From his father, from his grandfather, that the Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about hanging fruits (on the trees), so he said: "Whoever is in need and picks some of it without taking any in his garment, then there is no sin upon him." This Hadith is Hasan Sahih.

Narrated by Narrated 'Amr bin Shu'aib:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ responded to a question about picking hanging fruits from trees. He stated that if someone is in need and takes some without gathering them in a garment, there is no sin upon them. This illustrates the balance between personal need and respect for others' property.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today in situations where individuals may need to borrow or take from communal resources. It encourages us to act with integrity and respect while also recognizing the needs of those around us.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethics of Interaction because it highlights the importance of ethical behavior and consideration for others' rights in social interactions.

Ethics of Interaction