What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2493 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Zakah), narrated by It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that the Messenger of Allah said:, states: ""For whatever is irrigated by the sky, rivers and springs, or draws up water from deep roots, one-tenth. For whatever is irrigated by animals and artificial means, one half of one-tenth.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2493 in the Book of The Book of Zakah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2493

The Book of Zakah

Hasan

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

أَخْبَرَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْهَيْثَمِ أَبُو جَعْفَرٍ الأَيْلِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ فِيمَا سَقَتِ السَّمَاءُ وَالأَنْهَارُ وَالْعُيُونُ أَوْ كَانَ بَعْلاً الْعُشْرُ وَمَا سُقِيَ بِالسَّوَانِي وَالنَّضْحِ نِصْفُ الْعُشْرِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"For whatever is irrigated by the sky, rivers and springs, or draws up water from deep roots, one-tenth. For whatever is irrigated by animals and artificial means, one half of one-tenth."

Narrated by It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ discusses the rules of Zakat concerning agricultural produce. He specifies different rates for crops irrigated by natural means versus those using artificial methods. This teaching emphasizes the importance of charity and the responsibility of Muslims to contribute to the welfare of others, particularly through fair practices in wealth distribution.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of giving back to the community. It encourages individuals to be mindful of their financial responsibilities and to support those in need through charitable actions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Zakat because it provides guidance on the obligations of giving and the principles of wealth distribution.

Charity Zakat