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Sahih al-Bukhari #6203

To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنِي عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ التَّيْمِيُّ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ بْنِ سُوَيْدٍ، قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ أَيُّكُمْ مَالُ وَارِثِهِ أَحَبُّ إِلَيْهِ مِنْ مَالِهِ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ مَا مِنَّا أَحَدٌ إِلاَّ مَالُهُ أَحَبُّ إِلَيْهِ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ فَإِنَّ مَالَهُ مَا قَدَّمَ، وَمَالُ وَارِثِهِ مَا أَخَّرَ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Who among you considers the wealth of his heirs dearer to him than his own wealth?" They replied, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! There is none among us but loves his own wealth more." The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "So his wealth is whatever he spends (in Allah's Cause) during his life (on good deeds) while the wealth of his heirs is whatever he leaves after his death."
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the value of charitable giving and the importance of prioritizing good deeds during one's lifetime. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ illustrates that one's true wealth is measured by what is spent in the path of goodness, rather than what is left behind for heirs. The takeaway is the significance of generosity and selflessness.

Modern Application

In modern life, this principle encourages individuals to engage in acts of charity and community service, reminding them that their contributions to society hold lasting value. It inspires a culture of giving and support for those in need.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Wealth because it emphasizes the importance of spending in Allah's cause and the distinction between personal wealth and the wealth left for heirs.

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This hadith is #6203 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah:.

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