Sunan Abu Dawud #1693

Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat)
Hasan Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ وَهْبِ بْنِ جَابِرٍ الْخَيْوَانِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ كَفَى بِالْمَرْءِ إِثْمًا أَنْ يُضَيِّعَ مَنْ يَقُوتُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
It is sufficient sin for a man that he neglects him whom he maintains.
Narrated by `Abd Allah bin ‘Amr reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying :

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that neglecting those whom one is responsible for is a significant sin. This hadith emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one's duties towards family and dependents, highlighting the moral obligation to care for those in our charge.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder to prioritize our responsibilities towards family and loved ones. It encourages us to be attentive and supportive, ensuring that we do not neglect those who rely on us.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Family and Good Deeds because it underscores the moral obligation to care for and support one's family and dependents.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #1693 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Zakat (Kitab Al-Zakat). It is graded Hasan Sahih and narrated by `Abd Allah bin ‘Amr reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying :.

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