I went to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he was sitting under the shade of the Ka'ba. As he saw me he said: By the Lord of the Ka'ba, they are the losers. I came there till I sat and I could not stay (longer) and (then) stood up. I said: Messenger of Allah, let my father, be ransom for you, who are they (the losers)? He said: They are those having a huge amount of wealth except so and so and (those who spend their wealth generously on them whom they find in front of them, behind them and on their right side and on their left side) and they are a few. And no owner of camels, or cattle or goat and sheep, who does not pay Zakat (would be spared punishment) but these (camels, cattle, goats and sheep) would come on the Day of Resurrection wearing more flesh and would gore him with their horns and trample them with their hooves. And when the last one would pass away, the first one would return (to trample him) till judgment would be pronounced among people.
Narrated by Abu Dharr reported:
Context
In this hadith, Abu Dharr narrates an encounter with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) who, while sitting in the shade of the Ka'ba, declares that those who possess great wealth but do not use it for good are the true losers. The Prophet emphasizes that only a few among the wealthy are those who spend their wealth generously and fulfill their obligations like paying Zakat. He warns that those who neglect their responsibilities will face severe consequences on the Day of Judgment.
Modern Application
This hadith reminds us of the importance of generosity and fulfilling our financial obligations, such as Zakat. In today's world, it encourages individuals to use their wealth to support those in need, ensuring that their resources contribute positively to society rather than being a source of regret in the Hereafter.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity and Zakat because it highlights the significance of using wealth responsibly and fulfilling the obligation of Zakat to avoid punishment.
So worship what you will besides Him." Say, "Indeed, the losers are the ones who will lose themselves and their families on the Day of Resurrection. Unquestionably, that is the manifest loss."
O you who have believed, let not your wealth and your children divert you from remembrance of Allah. And whoever does that - then those are the losers.
And among the bedouins are some who consider what they spend as a loss and await for you turns of misfortune. Upon them will be a misfortune of evil. And Allah is Hearing and Knowing.
