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Sahih Muslim #2363

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ زَائِدَةَ، عَنْ مَنْصُورٍ، عَنْ طَلْحَةَ بْنِ مُصَرِّفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَرَّ بِتَمْرَةٍ بِالطَّرِيقِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لَوْلاَ أَنْ تَكُونَ مِنَ الصَّدَقَةِ لأَكَلْتُهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
If it were not out of Sadaqa, I would have eaten it.
Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) found a date lying on the path and said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) encountered a date on the ground and expressed that he would have eaten it if it were not for the fact that it was considered Sadaqa (charity). This moment illustrates the Prophet's commitment to adhering to the principles of charity and the importance of respecting the rules surrounding it, even in seemingly trivial matters.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to be conscious of the rules surrounding charity in their daily lives. It serves as a reminder to prioritize charitable actions and to be mindful of the intentions behind them, fostering a culture of giving and selflessness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity because it emphasizes the importance of adhering to the principles of charity and the significance of intentions behind charitable actions.

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This hadith is #2363 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 lying on the path and said:.

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