What is Sahih Muslim 2242 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zakat), narrated by Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade (to do certain things) and then he made a mention of certain habits and said:, states: "He who gives a she-camel as a gift, for him is the reward (of the gift) both morning and evening - a reward for drinking milk in the morning and a reward for drinking milk in the evening."

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 2242 in the Book of The Book of Zakat.

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The Book of Zakat

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

حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَحْمَدَ بْنِ أَبِي خَلَفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ بْنُ عَدِيٍّ، أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، بْنُ عَمْرٍو عَنْ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ عَدِيِّ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنَّهُ نَهَى فَذَكَرَ خِصَالاً وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ مَنَحَ مَنِيحَةً غَدَتْ بِصَدَقَةٍ وَرَاحَتْ بِصَدَقَةٍ صَبُوحِهَا وَغَبُوقِهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

He who gives a she-camel as a gift, for him is the reward (of the gift) both morning and evening - a reward for drinking milk in the morning and a reward for drinking milk in the evening.

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade (to do certain things) and then he made a mention of certain habits and said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the rewards associated with giving gifts, specifically mentioning a she-camel. The emphasis is on the continuous rewards one receives for acts of charity, both in the morning and evening, showcasing the importance of generosity in Islam.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages individuals to engage in acts of charity, knowing that their good deeds have lasting benefits. Whether through monetary donations or gifts, the act of giving fosters community and strengthens relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the rewards associated with giving and the continuous benefits derived from charitable acts.

Charity Good Deeds