Sunan Abu Dawud #1663
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, Jabir bin Abdullah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed that a certain amount of dates should be hung in the mosque for the poor. This highlights the importance of charity and community support in Islam.
Modern Application
In today's society, this hadith encourages Muslims to engage in acts of charity and community service. It serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility to support those in need and foster a caring community.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity and Community Responsibility because it emphasizes the Prophet's (ﷺ) directive to support the poor and the importance of communal charity.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #1663 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat). It is graded Sahih.