What is Sahih Muslim 2241 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zakat), narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira (that the Messenger of Allah) said:, states: "Of course the person who gives to the family a she-camel as a gift, which gives milk morning and evening equal to a large bowl, its reward (the reward of the gift) is great."

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 2241 in the Book of The Book of Zakat.

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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 زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، يَبْلُغُ بِهِ ‏ "‏ أَلاَ رَجُلٌ يَمْنَحُ أَهْلَ بَيْتٍ نَاقَةً تَغْدُو بِعُسٍّ وَتَرُوحُ بِعُسٍّ إِنَّ أَجْرَهَا لَعَظِيمٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Of course the person who gives to the family a she-camel as a gift, which gives milk morning and evening equal to a large bowl, its reward (the reward of the gift) is great.

Narrated by It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira (that the Messenger of Allah) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the immense reward associated with charitable acts, specifically giving a she-camel to a family in need. This emphasizes the significance of generosity and the positive impact of helping others in the community. It serves as a reminder of the rewards that come from acts of kindness.

Modern Application

In modern life, this encourages individuals to engage in charitable acts, no matter how small. It can inspire people to contribute to their communities, knowing that even simple gestures can have significant rewards.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of generosity and the rewards associated with charitable actions.

Charity Good Deeds