Sunan Abu Dawud #1676
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) witnessed a man entering the mosque and instructed the congregation to donate their clothes as charity (sadaqah). The people complied and threw their garments, after which the Prophet (ﷺ) provided the man with two of the donated garments. However, when the man attempted to give one back, the Prophet (ﷺ) insisted he keep it, emphasizing the importance of accepting charity.
Modern Application
This principle of giving and receiving charity can be applied in everyday life by encouraging generosity and support within communities. When someone is in need, it is important to offer help and for the recipient to graciously accept it, fostering a spirit of mutual support.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity and Hospitality in Islam because it highlights the act of giving to those in need and the importance of accepting help graciously.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #1676 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Sa'id al-Khudri:.