Sunan Abu Dawud #3537

Wages (Kitab Al-Ijarah)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ بَحْرٍ، وَعَبْدُ الرَّحِيمِ بْنُ مُطَرِّفٍ الرُّؤَاسِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا عِيسَى، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ يُونُسَ بْنِ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ السَّبِيعِيُّ - عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، رضى الله عنها أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقْبَلُ الْهَدِيَّةَ وَيُثِيبُ عَلَيْهَا ‏.‏
That the Prophet (ﷺ) used to accept a gift and make return for it.
Narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:

Context

In this hadith narrated by 'Aishah, it is noted that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) accepted gifts and reciprocated appropriately. This behavior highlights the importance of generosity and gratitude in interpersonal relationships. The takeaway is that accepting gifts graciously and responding in kind fosters goodwill and strengthens social bonds.

Modern Application

In today's world, accepting gifts with gratitude and offering something in return can enhance relationships, whether in personal or professional settings. This principle encourages a culture of appreciation and reciprocity, which can lead to stronger connections among individuals.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct and Hospitality in Islam because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) practice of accepting gifts and responding to them, emphasizing the values of generosity and gratitude.

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This hadith is #3537 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Wages (Kitab Al-Ijarah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:.

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