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Sunan Abu Dawud #1647

Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنْ بَكْرِ بْنِ سَوَادَةَ، عَنْ مُسْلِمِ بْنِ مَخْشِيٍّ، عَنِ ابْنِ الْفِرَاسِيِّ، أَنَّ الْفِرَاسِيَّ، قَالَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَسْأَلُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ وَإِنْ كُنْتَ سَائِلاً لاَ بُدَّ فَاسْأَلِ الصَّالِحِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
Al-Firasi asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ): May I beg, Messenger of Allah? The Prophet (ﷺ) said: No, but if there is no escape from it, beg from the upright.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn al-Firasi:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the topic of asking for help. When Al-Firasi inquires about begging, the Prophet advises against it but suggests that if one must, they should seek assistance from the righteous. This reflects the importance of maintaining dignity and seeking help from those who are trustworthy.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the principle of seeking help from those who are upright can be applied to various situations, such as seeking guidance or support in personal or professional matters. It encourages individuals to build relationships with those who embody integrity and righteousness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Social Responsibility because it emphasizes the importance of seeking help from the righteous, promoting dignity and responsible social interactions.

CharitySocial Responsibility

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #1647 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn al-Firasi:.

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