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Sahih Muslim #3862

The Book of Musaqah
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِي زُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، أَيْضًا حَدَّثَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي كِلاَهُمَا، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ ‏.‏ مِثْلَهُ وَقَالاَ ‏ "‏ فَهُوَ أَحَقُّ بِهِ مِنَ الْغُرَمَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
" He is more entitled to get it than any other creditor."
Narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Qatada with the same chain of transmitters (but with a change of these words):

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the priority of a deceased person's rightful heirs over other creditors. This situation highlights the importance of honoring the rights of family members when it comes to inheritance and debts. The takeaway is that those who are closest to the deceased have a stronger claim to their estate than others who may have lent money.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle can be seen in how families manage the estate of a deceased loved one. It serves as a reminder to prioritize family members' claims and needs over those of external creditors, fostering a sense of responsibility and care within the family unit.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor and Debts and Loans because it addresses the rightful claims of heirs in relation to debts owed by the deceased.

Wages and LaborDebts and Loans

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This hadith is #3862 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Qatada with the same chain of transmitters (but with a change of these words):.

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