What is Sahih Muslim 2231 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zakat), narrated by 'Adi b. Hatim reported that he heard Allah's Messenger (way peace be upon him) as saying:, states: "He who among you can protect himself against Fire, he should do so, even if it should be with half a date."

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 2231 in the Book of The Book of Zakat.

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Sahih Muslim #2231

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.

حَدَّثَنَا عَوْنُ بْنُ سَلاَّمٍ الْكُوفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرُ بْنُ مُعَاوِيَةَ الْجُعْفِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَعْقِلٍ، عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ حَاتِمٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ مَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ مِنْكُمْ أَنْ يَسْتَتِرَ مِنَ النَّارِ وَلَوْ بِشِقِّ تَمْرَةٍ فَلْيَفْعَلْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

He who among you can protect himself against Fire, he should do so, even if it should be with half a date.

Narrated by 'Adi b. Hatim reported that he heard Allah's Messenger (way peace be upon him) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encourages believers to protect themselves from Hellfire, even if it is through a small act of charity, such as giving half a date. This emphasizes the value of even the smallest deeds in the eyes of Allah and the importance of striving for righteousness.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith serves as a powerful reminder that every small act of kindness and charity counts. It encourages Muslims to engage in charitable acts regularly, reinforcing the idea that even minimal contributions can have significant spiritual rewards.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the significance of charitable actions, no matter how small, in seeking protection from Hellfire.

Charity Reward of Deeds