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Sahih Muslim #4051

The Book of Gifts
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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.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا النُّعْمَانُ بْنُ بَشِيرٍ، قَالَ وَقَدْ أَعْطَاهُ أَبُوهُ غُلاَمًا فَقَالَ لَهُ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ مَا هَذَا الْغُلاَمُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَعْطَانِيهِ أَبِي ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ فَكُلَّ إِخْوَتِهِ أَعْطَيْتَهُ كَمَا أَعْطَيْتَ هَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ لاَ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ فَرُدَّهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Who is this slave (how have you come to possess it)? Thereupon he (Nu'man b. Bashir) said: My father has donated it to me, whereupon he said: Have all brothers (of yours) been given this gift as given to you? He said: No. Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet) said: Then return him.
Narrated by Nu'man b. Bashir reported that his father had donated a slave to him. Allah's Apostle (may peace he upon him) said:

Context

In this hadith, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the issue of fairness in giving gifts, specifically regarding inheritance. When Nu'man b. Bashir received a slave as a gift from his father, the Prophet questioned whether all his siblings received similar gifts. Upon learning they did not, he instructed Nu'man to return the slave, highlighting the importance of equitable treatment among siblings.

Modern Application

This principle of fairness can be applied today in family dynamics, particularly in matters of inheritance and gifts. It encourages individuals to ensure that all family members are treated justly, fostering harmony and preventing feelings of resentment or favoritism.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Inheritance Distribution because it addresses the equitable distribution of gifts and the importance of fairness among family members.

Inheritance Distribution

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This hadith is #4051 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Gifts. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Nu'man b. Bashir reported that his father had donated a slave to him. Allah's Apostle (may peace he upon him) said:.

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