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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4089 in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4089 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)), narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Dharr though a different chain of narrators, but the former is more perfect. This version has:, states: "Mannan is the one takes account of anything he gives."

Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)

Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ مُسْهِرٍ، عَنْ خَرَشَةَ بْنِ الْحُرِّ، عَنْ أَبِي ذَرٍّ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذَا وَالأَوَّلُ أَتَمُّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْمَنَّانُ الَّذِي لاَ يُعْطِي شَيْئًا إِلاَّ مَنَّهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Mannan is the one takes account of anything he gives.

Narrated by The tradition mentioned above has also been transmitted by Abu Dharr though a different chain of narrators, but the former is more perfect. This version has:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes a 'mannan' as someone who gives but keeps a mental account of their generosity. This highlights a negative trait where one expects recognition or gratitude for their acts of kindness. The emphasis is on the purity of giving without strings attached, encouraging a spirit of selflessness and generosity.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as it reminds individuals to give freely without seeking acknowledgment or reward. In a world where social media often highlights acts of charity, this hadith encourages genuine generosity that is not motivated by the desire for recognition.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it reflects the importance of understanding the meanings and implications of the words of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) as they are transmitted through generations.

Hadith Transmission