This garden has returned to us. The sons of the one who had been given life grant said: This belonged to our father, during his lifetime and in case of his death. They took their dispute to Tariq, the freed slave of 'Uthman. He called Jabir and he gave testimony of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) having said: Life grant belongs to one who is conferred upon this (privilege). Tariq gave this decision and then wrote to Abd al-Malik and informed him, Jabir bearing witness to it. Abd al-Malik said: Jabir has told the truth. Then Tariq gave a decree and, as a result thereof, it is to this day that the garden belongs to descendants of one who was conferred upon the life grant.
Narrated by Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) reported that a woman gave her garden as a life grant to her son. He died and later on she also died and left a son behind and brothers also, The sons of the woman making life grant said (to those who had been conferred upon this 'Umra):
Context
This hadith discusses a legal matter concerning inheritance and life grants. It illustrates the complexities of familial relationships and the importance of adhering to the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) teachings in resolving disputes. The resolution of this case emphasizes the need for fairness and justice in matters of inheritance.
Modern Application
In contemporary society, this principle encourages individuals to approach inheritance matters with fairness and transparency. It highlights the importance of adhering to ethical guidelines in family matters to prevent disputes and ensure justice.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Inheritance Distribution because it addresses the principles of fairness and justice in the distribution of inherited property.
Would one of you like to have a garden of palm trees and grapevines underneath which rivers flow in which he has from every fruit? But he is afflicted with old age and has weak offspring, and it is hit by a whirlwind containing fire and is burned. Thus does Allah make clear to you [His] verses that you might give thought.
This hadith is #4069 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Gifts. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir (Allah be pleased with him) reported that a woman gave her garden as a life grant to her son. He died and later on she also died and left a son behind and brothers also, The sons of the woman making life grant said (to those who had been conferred upon this 'Umra):.
