Is this hadith authentic?

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 5395 in the Book of Drinks.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5395

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5395 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Drinks), narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:, states: "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The best object of charity is a she-camel which has (newly) given birth and gives plenty of milk, or a she-goat which gives plenty of milk; and is given to somebody to ut…"

Drinks

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الزِّنَادِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ نِعْمَ الصَّدَقَةُ اللِّقْحَةُ الصَّفِيُّ مِنْحَةً، وَالشَّاةُ الصَّفِيُّ مِنْحَةً، تَغْدُو بِإِنَاءٍ، وَتَرُوحُ بِآخَرَ ‏"‏‏.‏

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The best object of charity is a she-camel which has (newly) given birth and gives plenty of milk, or a she-goat which gives plenty of milk; and is given to somebody to utilize its milk by milking one bowl in the morning and one in the evening."

Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the value of certain types of charity, specifically mentioning a she-camel or a she-goat that provides milk. This context emphasizes the importance of giving in a way that benefits others, particularly through resources that can sustain them over time. The takeaway is that the best forms of charity are those that continue to provide for the needy.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be applied by supporting local farmers or donating livestock to families in need. By providing resources that can generate ongoing benefits, we can help ensure that those who are struggling have access to nourishment and sustenance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the significance of giving valuable resources that can provide ongoing benefits to those in need.

Charity Blessings in Food