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Sahih Muslim #4453

The Book of Jihad and Expeditions
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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 ابْنُ أَبِي خَلَفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا زَكَرِيَّاءُ بْنُ عَدِيٍّ، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ نُورَثُ مَا تَرَكْنَا صَدَقَةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
" We do not have any heirs; what we leave behind is a charitable endowment."
Narrated by It his been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith emphasizes the concept of charitable endowment, indicating that what the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions leave behind is meant for the benefit of others rather than for inheritance. It reflects the spirit of generosity and community support in Islam.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the idea of charitable giving remains vital. This hadith encourages individuals to contribute to charitable causes, fostering a sense of community and support for those in need.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Inheritance Distribution because it underscores the importance of charitable acts over personal gain, as exemplified by the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

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This hadith is #4453 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Jihad and Expeditions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It his been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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