Sahih Muslim #4948
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Uqba b. 'Amir narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) distributed goats among his companions for sacrifice. After the distribution, a one-year-old lamb was left, prompting a companion to mention it to the Prophet. The Prophet (ﷺ) instructed that the lamb should also be sacrificed, highlighting the importance of fulfilling obligations in acts of worship and charity.
Modern Application
This hadith emphasizes the significance of fulfilling our commitments, especially in charitable acts. In today's context, it encourages individuals to ensure that they complete their charitable obligations, whether through donations or community service, reflecting a commitment to helping others.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity and Sacrifice (Qurbani) because it illustrates the practice of fulfilling charitable duties through sacrificial offerings.
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About Sahih Muslim
This hadith is #4948 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Sacrifices. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Uqba b. 'Amir reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) gave the gifts of goats to be distributed amongst his Companions. They sacrificed them, but a lamb of one year of age was left. (Someone) made a mention of that to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), whereupon he said:.