What is Sahih Muslim 2282 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zakat), narrated by Hamza b. 'Abdullah b. Umar heard his father say that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had said:, states: "The person would continue begging from people till he would come on the Day of Resurrection and there would be no flesh on his face."

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 2282 in the Book of The Book of Zakat.

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Sahih Muslim #2282

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.

حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ، أَبِي جَعْفَرٍ عَنْ حَمْزَةَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَاهُ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَا يَزَالُ الرَّجُلُ يَسْأَلُ النَّاسَ حَتَّى يَأْتِيَ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ وَلَيْسَ فِي وَجْهِهِ مُزْعَةُ لَحْمٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The person would continue begging from people till he would come on the Day of Resurrection and there would be no flesh on his face.

Narrated by Hamza b. 'Abdullah b. Umar heard his father say that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against the dangers of excessive begging, illustrating how it can lead to a loss of dignity. The imagery of a person arriving on the Day of Resurrection without flesh on their face serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of relying on others instead of striving for self-sufficiency.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be reflected in the importance of self-reliance and personal responsibility. Encouraging individuals to seek work and contribute to their communities can foster a sense of dignity and independence, reducing the reliance on others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds because it encourages individuals to avoid begging and instead strive for self-sufficiency, promoting dignity and personal responsibility.

Good Deeds