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 سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سُوقَةَ، عَنْ مُنْذِرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْحَنَفِيَّةِ، قَالَ لَوْ كَانَ عَلِيٌّ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ ذَاكِرًا عُثْمَانَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ ذَكَرَهُ يَوْمَ جَاءَهُ نَاسٌ فَشَكَوْا سُعَاةَ عُثْمَانَ، فَقَالَ لِي عَلِيٌّ اذْهَبْ إِلَى عُثْمَانَ فَأَخْبِرْهُ أَنَّهَا صَدَقَةُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم، فَمُرْ سُعَاتَكَ يَعْمَلُونَ فِيهَا. فَأَتَيْتُهُ بِهَا فَقَالَ أَغْنِهَا عَنَّا. فَأَتَيْتُ بِهَا عَلِيًّا فَأَخْبَرْتُهُ فَقَالَ ضَعْهَا حَيْثُ أَخَذْتَهَا.
If `Ali had spoken anything bad about `Uthman then he would have mentioned the day when some
persons came to him and complained about the Zakat officials of `Uthman. `Ali then said to me, "Go
to `Uthman and say to him, 'This document contains the regulations of spending the Sadaqa of Allah's
Apostle so order your Zakat officials to act accordingly." I took the document to `Uthman. `Uthman
said, "Take it away, for we are not in need of it." I returned to `Ali with it and informed him of that.
He said, "Put it whence you took it."
Narrated by Narrated Ibn Al-Hanafiya:
Context
This narration involves a conversation between Ali and Uthman regarding the distribution of Sadaqa (charity). Ali instructed that the regulations of the Sadaqa of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) be followed, emphasizing the importance of adhering to established guidelines for charitable giving. Uthman's refusal to accept the document highlights the complexities of leadership and governance within the early Muslim community.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, this hadith underscores the significance of following established guidelines in charitable activities. It encourages individuals and organizations to ensure that their charitable actions align with ethical standards and the intended purpose of the donations.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity because it emphasizes the importance of adhering to proper regulations in the distribution of charitable resources.
If only they had been satisfied with what Allah and His Messenger gave them and said, "Sufficient for us is Allah; Allah will give us of His bounty, and [so will] His Messenger; indeed, we are desirous toward Allah," [it would have been better for them].
Say, "If Allah had willed, I would not have recited it to you, nor would He have made it known to you, for I had remained among you a lifetime before it. Then will you not reason?"
This hadith is #2983 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of One-fifth of Booty to the Cause of Allah (Khumus). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn Al-Hanafiya:.
