Sahih Muslim #2364

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَجَدَ تَمْرَةً فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لَوْلاَ أَنْ تَكُونَ صَدَقَةً لأَكَلْتُهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Were it not (that I fear) it may be part of sadaqa, I would have eaten it.
Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) found a date and said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) encounters a date and refrains from eating it, fearing it might be part of charity (sadaqa). This reflects his deep respect for the concept of charity and the ethical considerations surrounding it. The Prophet's decision serves as a reminder of the importance of intentions and the sanctity of charitable acts in Islam.

Modern Application

This principle can be applied in daily life by being mindful of the sources of our food and the intentions behind our actions. In moments of abundance, we should remember those in need and ensure that our blessings are shared generously, respecting the spirit of charity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Blessings in Food because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) awareness of the ethical implications of consuming food that may belong to charitable acts, emphasizing the significance of intention in both food consumption and charitable giving.

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Say, "Indeed I fear, if I should disobey my Lord, the punishment of a tremendous Day."

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This hadith is #2364 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 and said:.

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