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Sahih Muslim #3878

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 أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، وَحَرْمَلَةُ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لِحَرْمَلَةَ - أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، حَدَّثَنِي سَعِيدُ بْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ، وَأَبُو سَلَمَةَ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ تَمْنَعُوا فَضْلَ الْمَاءِ لِتَمْنَعُوا بِهِ الْكَلأَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Do not withhold excess of water, so that you may prevent the growth of herbage.
Narrated by Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reports that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) advised against withholding excess water to prevent the growth of herbage. This hadith reflects the Islamic principle of hospitality and the ethical treatment of resources, emphasizing the importance of sharing and not exploiting natural resources for selfish gain.

Modern Application

In contemporary discussions about water rights and environmental ethics, this principle encourages responsible management of natural resources. Communities are urged to share water and ensure its availability for all, promoting sustainability and cooperation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam and Water Rights because it emphasizes the ethical treatment of resources and the importance of sharing in Islam.

Hospitality in IslamWater Rights

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This hadith is #3878 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Musaqah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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