Sahih Muslim #3852
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith illustrates the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ compassion towards those in need. When a man faced financial difficulties due to losses in his business, the Prophet encouraged the community to support him through charity. This act of kindness underscores the importance of community support in times of hardship.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, this principle can inspire individuals to engage in charitable acts and support those facing financial difficulties. Community initiatives and fundraising efforts can help alleviate the burdens of those in need.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity and Community because it highlights the significance of collective support and compassion within a community.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #3852 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (Allah be pleeased with him) reported that in the time of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) a man suffered loss in fruits he had bought and his debt increased; so Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) told (the people) to give him charity and they gave him charity, but that was not enough to pay the debt in full, whereupon Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to his creditors:.