Sunan Abu Dawud #1598
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, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) discusses the obligations of zakat related to agricultural produce. He specifies that a tenth (or 10%) is due on crops watered by natural sources like rivers and brooks, while a lesser amount is due for crops irrigated by manual means. This highlights the importance of giving back a portion of one's blessings to support the community.
Modern Application
In today's context, this principle encourages individuals to contribute to charitable causes based on their means. For farmers and those involved in agriculture, understanding zakat obligations can help them fulfill their responsibilities towards the less fortunate in their community.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity and Zakat because it outlines the specific zakat obligations for agricultural produce, emphasizing the importance of giving to support those in need.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #1598 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat). It is graded Hasan and narrated by Narrated Jabir bin ‘Abdallah :.