Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 2215 in the Book of The Book of Zakat.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2215 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zakat), narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zaid with the same chain of transmitters except with (a slight) change of words (i.e. he ) said:, states: "Or he enjoined what is good, ... and said: He enters the evening ."

The Book of Zakat

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الدَّارِمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ حَسَّانَ، حَدَّثَنِي مُعَاوِيَةُ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَخِي، زَيْدٌ بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ ‏"‏ أَوْ أَمَرَ بِمَعْرُوفٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ ‏"‏ فَإِنَّهُ يُمْسِي يَوْمَئِذٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Or he enjoined what is good, ... and said: He enters the evening .

Narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Zaid with the same chain of transmitters except with (a slight) change of words (i.e. he ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the importance of enjoining good deeds. The statement suggests that those who promote righteousness and goodness will be rewarded, particularly at the end of the day. This highlights the significance of actively participating in charitable acts and encouraging others to do the same.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle can be seen in the practice of giving zakat, where individuals are encouraged to support those in need. By promoting charitable actions within our communities, we foster a culture of generosity and social responsibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity because it emphasizes the importance of enjoining good deeds and the rewards associated with such actions.

Charity