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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 2471 in the Book of The Book of Zakah.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2471 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Zakah), narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Hilal Ath-Thaqafi said:, states: ""A man came to the Prophet and said: 'I feared that I might be killed after you are gone for the sake of a goat or sheep of the Sadaqah.' He said: 'Were it not that it will be given to the poor Muhaji…"

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 عَمْرُو بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، وَمَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ مَيْسَرَةَ، عَنْ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ هِلاَلٍ الثَّقَفِيِّ، قَالَ جَاءَ رَجُلٌ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ كِدْتُ أُقْتَلُ بَعْدَكَ فِي عَنَاقٍ أَوْ شَاةٍ مِنَ الصَّدَقَةِ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لَوْلاَ أَنَّهَا تُعْطَى فُقَرَاءَ الْمُهَاجِرِينَ مَا أَخَذْتُهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"A man came to the Prophet and said: 'I feared that I might be killed after you are gone for the sake of a goat or sheep of the Sadaqah.' He said: 'Were it not that it will be given to the poor Muhajirin I would not have taken it."' (Daif)

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Abdullah bin Hilal Ath-Thaqafi said:

Context

In this narration, a man expresses his concern about the distribution of charity after the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ passes away. The Prophet's ﷺ response highlights the importance of prioritizing the needs of the poor and emphasizes the value of charity in Islam.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the importance of charity and supporting those in need. It encourages individuals to be mindful of their contributions to society and to ensure that their acts of giving benefit those who are less fortunate.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Zakat because it emphasizes the significance of giving to the needy and the responsibilities associated with wealth.

Charity Zakat