Sunan Abu Dawud #1604
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) instructed that the zakat on grapes should be estimated similarly to that of date palms, with the zakat being paid in raisins. This reflects the systematic approach to zakat collection and the importance of ensuring that it is done fairly and consistently.
Modern Application
This principle can be applied today by ensuring that zakat is calculated fairly and accurately, regardless of the type of wealth. It encourages individuals to be diligent in their charitable responsibilities and to follow established guidelines.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity and Zakat because it outlines the method of estimating zakat for specific agricultural products, emphasizing the importance of systematic charity.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #1604 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Attab ibn Usayd:.