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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 2370 in the Book of The Book of Zakat.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2370 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zakat), narrated by 'A'isha reported that (once) the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him, ) was presented with beef. It was said (by someone) that it had been given to Barira as Sadaqa. Upon this he (the Prophet) said:, states: "It is a Sadaqa for her and a gift for us."

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 عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ بَشَّارٍ - وَاللَّفْظُ لاِبْنِ الْمُثَنَّى - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، وَأُتِيَ النَّبِيُّ، صلى الله عليه وسلم بِلَحْمِ بَقَرٍ فَقِيلَ هَذَا مَا تُصُدِّقَ بِهِ عَلَى بَرِيرَةَ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ هُوَ لَهَا صَدَقَةٌ وَلَنَا هَدِيَّةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

It is a Sadaqa for her and a gift for us.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported that (once) the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him, ) was presented with beef. It was said (by someone) that it had been given to Barira as Sadaqa. Upon this he (the Prophet) said:

Context

In this hadith, 'A'isha narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was presented with beef that had been given as Sadaqa (charity) for Barira. The Prophet (ﷺ) clarified that while it was a form of charity for her, it was considered a gift for him and his companions. This highlights the distinction between Sadaqa and gifts in Islamic practice.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it encourages Muslims to understand the nature of their charitable acts. When giving Sadaqa, one can also appreciate the joy of sharing and receiving gifts, fostering a sense of community and support among individuals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity because it illustrates the dual nature of charitable acts and gifts, emphasizing the importance of intention in giving.

Charity