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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2412

Chapters On Zuhd
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ يُونُسَ، - هُوَ الْيَمَامِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا عِكْرِمَةُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَدَّادُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا أُمَامَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ يَا ابْنَ آدَمَ إِنَّكَ إِنْ تَبْذُلِ الْفَضْلَ خَيْرٌ لَكَ وَإِنْ تُمْسِكْهُ شَرٌّ لَكَ وَلاَ تُلاَمُ عَلَى كَفَافٍ وَابْدَأْ بِمَنْ تَعُولُ وَالْيَدُ الْعُلْيَا خَيْرٌ مِنَ الْيَدِ السُّفْلَى ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَشَدَّادُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ يُكْنَى أَبَا عَمَّارٍ ‏.‏
"O son of Adam! If you give your surplus it is better for you, and if you keep it, it is worse for you, but there is no harm with what is sufficient. And begin(the giving) with your dependents, and the upper hand (giving) is better than the lower hand (receiving)."
Narrated by Abu Umamah narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises that giving from one's surplus is better than hoarding it, emphasizing the importance of charity and support for dependents. He highlights that the upper hand (giver) is superior to the lower hand (receiver), promoting a culture of generosity.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by encouraging individuals to share their resources and support those in need. It fosters a sense of community and responsibility, reminding people that acts of kindness and charity enrich both the giver and the receiver.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the value of generosity and the importance of supporting those who depend on us.

CharityGood Deeds

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This hadith is #2412 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Zuhd. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Abu Umamah narrated that the Prophet (s.a.w) said:.

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