What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 618 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Zakat), narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated :, states: "that the Prophet said: "When you pay the Zakat you have fulfilled what is required of you.""

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 618 in the Book of The Book on Zakat.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #618

The Book on Zakat

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ الشَّيْبَانِيُّ الْبَصْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ دَرَّاجٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ حُجَيْرَةَ، هُوَ عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ حُجَيْرَةَ الْمِصْرِيُّ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ إِذَا أَدَّيْتَ زَكَاةَ مَالِكَ فَقَدْ قَضَيْتَ مَا عَلَيْكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى ‏.‏ هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رُوِيَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ غَيْرِ وَجْهٍ أَنَّهُ ذَكَرَ الزَّكَاةَ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ رَجَلٌ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ هَلْ عَلَىَّ غَيْرُهَا فَقَالَ ‏"‏ لاَ إِلاَّ أَنْ تَتَطَوَّعَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

that the Prophet said: "When you pay the Zakat you have fulfilled what is required of you."

Narrated by Abu Hurairah narrated :

Context

Abu Hurairah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated that fulfilling one's obligation of Zakat means that one has completed their duty. This hadith emphasizes the importance of Zakat as a form of charity and a religious obligation, highlighting its role in the broader context of social responsibility and community welfare.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle encourages Muslims to fulfill their Zakat obligations as a means of supporting those in need. It serves as a reminder that charitable giving is not only a duty but also a way to foster community and social justice.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Zakat because it underscores the significance of Zakat as an essential obligation for Muslims to support the welfare of their communities.

Charity Zakat