Sahih al-Bukhari #1432
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the conditions under which Zakat, a form of almsgiving treated in Islam as a tax, is obligatory. He specifies that there is no Zakat due on amounts less than five Awsuq of dates, five camels, or five Awaq of silver. This establishes a minimum threshold for wealth that must be met before Zakat is required, emphasizing the importance of financial capability in fulfilling this religious duty.
Modern Application
Today, this principle helps Muslims understand their financial obligations regarding Zakat. It encourages individuals to assess their wealth accurately and ensures that those who are not financially able are not burdened with Zakat, promoting a fair approach to charity.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Zakat because it clearly defines the minimum amounts of wealth that necessitate the giving of Zakat.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #1432 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Obligatory Charity Tax (Zakat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Sa`id Al-Khudri:.