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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 2371 in the Book of The Book of Zakat.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2371 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Zakat), narrated by 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) said:, states: "Three are the decions (of the Shari'ah that we have come to know) through Barira. The people gave her sadaqa and she offered us as gift. We made a mention of it to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), whereupo…"

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 زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ الْقَاسِمِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ كَانَتْ فِي بَرِيرَةَ ثَلاَثُ قَضِيَّاتٍ كَانَ النَّاسُ يَتَصَدَّقُونَ عَلَيْهَا وَتُهْدِي لَنَا فَذَكَرْتُ ذَلِكَ لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ هُوَ عَلَيْهَا صَدَقَةٌ وَلَكُمْ هَدِيَّةٌ فَكُلُوهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Three are the decions (of the Shari'ah that we have come to know) through Barira. The people gave her sadaqa and she offered us as gift. We made a mention of it to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), whereupon he said: It is a sadaqa for her and a gift for you; so eat it.

Narrated by 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) said:

Context

This hadith discusses the case of Barira, a woman who was given charity that was also considered a gift when shared with others. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) clarifies that what is sadaqa for her is a gift for those who receive it. This highlights the nuances of charity and the importance of intention in acts of giving.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to be mindful of their intentions when giving. Understanding the impact of our generosity can enhance the spirit of community and support among individuals.

Topics

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

Charity Blessings in Food