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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2456 in the Book of The Book of Zakah.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2456 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Zakah), narrated by Muadh said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah sent me to Yemen, and he commanded me to take from every forty cows, a cow in its third year, and from every thirty, a Tabi '(two-year-old), and from every person who had reach…"

The Book of Zakah

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا يَعْلَى، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عُبَيْدٍ - قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، وَالأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالاَ قَالَ مُعَاذٌ بَعَثَنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِلَى الْيَمَنِ فَأَمَرَنِي أَنْ آخُذَ مِنْ كُلِّ أَرْبَعِينَ بَقَرَةً ثَنِيَّةً وَمِنْ كُلِّ ثَلاَثِينَ تَبِيعًا وَمِنْ كُلِّ حَالِمٍ دِينَارًا أَوْ عِدْلَهُ مَعَافِرَ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah sent me to Yemen, and he commanded me to take from every forty cows, a cow in its third year, and from every thirty, a Tabi '(two-year-old), and from every person who had reached the age of puberty a Dinar or is equivalent in Maafir." (Daif)

Narrated by Muadh said:

Context

In this hadith, Muadh ibn Jabal narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sent him to Yemen with specific instructions regarding the collection of zakat. The Prophet outlined the amounts to be taken from different types of livestock, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling this obligation. This hadith illustrates the structured approach to zakat, which is a key pillar of Islam, ensuring that wealth is distributed fairly among the community.

Modern Application

Today, the principles of zakat are applied through organized charity systems that help the needy. Many Muslims calculate their zakat based on their assets, ensuring they contribute a portion to support those less fortunate, reflecting the spirit of community and social responsibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Zakat because it provides specific guidelines on how zakat should be collected from livestock, highlighting its significance in Islamic practice.

Zakat