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Sahih Muslim #2362

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.

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ طَلْحَةَ بْنِ مُصَرِّفٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَجَدَ تَمْرَةً فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لَوْلاَ أَنْ تَكُونَ مِنَ الصَّدَقَةِ لأَكَلْتُهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
If it were not of sadaqa I would have eaten it.
Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) found a date in the street and said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) finds a date in the street and expresses that he would not eat it because it is from sadaqa (charity). This illustrates the Prophet's commitment to the principles of charity and his respect for the sanctity of what is given for the sake of Allah, emphasizing the importance of intentions behind actions.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied today by ensuring that we respect and honor charitable contributions. It encourages individuals to be mindful of the sources of their sustenance and to prioritize ethical considerations in their consumption.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity because it emphasizes the importance of respecting charitable contributions and the intentions behind them.

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This hadith is #2362 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Zakat. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) found a date in the street and said:.

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