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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 Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 2665 in the Book of Wills and Testaments (Wasaayaa).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #2665

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 2665 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Wills and Testaments (Wasaayaa)), narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:, states: "When `Umar founded an endowment he stipulated that its administrator could eat from it and also feed his friend on the condition that he would not store anything for himself from it."

Wills and Testaments (Wasaayaa)

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 بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّ عُمَرَ، اشْتَرَطَ فِي وَقْفِهِ أَنْ يَأْكُلَ مَنْ وَلِيَهُ وَيُوكِلَ صَدِيقَهُ غَيْرَ مُتَمَوِّلٍ مَالاً‏.‏

When `Umar founded an endowment he stipulated that its administrator could eat from it and also feed his friend on the condition that he would not store anything for himself from it.

Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:

Context

This hadith highlights the principles of wealth stewardship and responsible management of charitable resources. Umar ibn al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه) established an endowment with specific conditions that allowed the administrator to benefit from it while ensuring that the funds were not misappropriated. This reflects the importance of accountability and ethical practices in managing wealth intended for charitable purposes.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle encourages individuals who manage charitable funds to ensure transparency and ethical use of resources. It serves as a reminder that those in charge of such funds should prioritize the welfare of the community while maintaining integrity in their stewardship.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Wages and Labor because it emphasizes the ethical management of charitable resources and the responsibilities of those who oversee them.

Charity Wages and Labor