"Give Zakah of your fast." The people looked at one another, so he said: "Whoever is here from the people of Al-Madinah, get up and teach your brothers, for they do lnot know that this Zakah was enjoined by the Messenger of Allah upon every male and female, free and slave, a Sa' of barley or dates, or half a Sa' of wheat. "So they got up. (Da'if) Hisham contradicted him, he said: "From Muhammad bin Sirin."
Narrated by When he was the governor of Al-Basrah, at the end of the month, Ibn 'Abbas said:
Context
Ibn 'Abbas emphasizes the importance of giving Zakah for fasting at the end of Ramadan, as it was enjoined by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This hadith illustrates the obligation of charity and the significance of supporting those in need during the holy month.
Modern Application
Today, this hadith serves as a reminder for Muslims to fulfill their Zakah obligations, particularly during Ramadan. It encourages individuals to be mindful of their responsibilities towards the less fortunate and to engage in charitable giving.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity and Zakat because it discusses the obligation of giving Zakah as a form of charity during Ramadan.
[Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] - then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day]. And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew.
And he who does not find [a slave] - then a fast for two months consecutively before they touch one another; and he who is unable - then the feeding of sixty poor persons. That is for you to believe [completely] in Allah and His Messenger; and those are the limits [set by] Allah. And for the disbelievers is a painful punishment.
Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed to collect [zakah] and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah and for the [stranded] traveler - an obligation [imposed] by Allah. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.
Allah will not impose blame upon you for what is meaningless in your oaths, but He will impose blame upon you for [breaking] what you intended of oaths. So its expiation is the feeding of ten needy people from the average of that which you feed your [own] families or clothing them or the freeing of a slave. But whoever cannot find [or afford it] - then a fast of three days [is required]. That is the expiation for oaths when you have sworn. But guard your oaths. Thus does Allah make clear to you His verses that you may be grateful.
This hadith is #2513 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Zakah and narrated by When he was the governor of Al-Basrah, at the end of the month, Ibn 'Abbas said:.