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Sahih Muslim #4054

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 ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنِ النُّعْمَانِ بْنِ بَشِيرٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ أَلَكَ بَنُونَ سِوَاهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ نَعَمْ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ فَكُلَّهُمْ أَعْطَيْتَ مِثْلَ هَذَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ لاَ ‏.‏ قَالَ ‏"‏ فَلاَ أَشْهَدُ عَلَى جَوْرٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Have you, besides him, other sons? He said: Yes. Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet) said: Have you given gifts to all of them like this (as you have given to Nu'man)? He said: No. Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet) said: I cannot bear witness to an injustice.
Narrated by Nu'man b. Bashir, reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses a man who has given a gift to one of his sons but not to his other children. The Prophet emphasizes fairness and justice in giving, stating that he cannot bear witness to an act of injustice. This highlights the importance of equitable treatment among family members, particularly in matters of gifts and inheritance.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it encourages parents and guardians to treat their children fairly and equitably. Ensuring that all children feel valued and treated equally can foster healthy family relationships and prevent feelings of resentment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity because it emphasizes the necessity of fairness in giving, particularly in familial relationships, ensuring that all children receive equal treatment.

Charity

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This hadith is #4054 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Gifts. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Nu'man b. Bashir, reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) had said:.

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