Sahih Muslim #3796
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
During the time of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), there was a practice of renting land with a share of the produce. The Prophet (ﷺ) addressed this by encouraging landowners to cultivate their land themselves. If they were unable to do so, they should lend it to others, emphasizing the importance of utilizing resources for the benefit of the community.
Modern Application
Today, this principle encourages individuals to make the best use of their resources. For instance, landowners are motivated to cultivate their land or share it with others, fostering a sense of community and collaboration in agricultural practices.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Community Responsibility and Wages and Labor because it highlights the obligation of landowners to utilize their land for the benefit of themselves and their community.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #3796 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Transactions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b. Abdullah (Allah be pleased with them) reported:.