Sunan an-Nasa'i #2517

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، عَنْ عِيَاضِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي سَرْحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ كُنَّا نُخْرِجُ زَكَاةَ الْفِطْرِ إِذْ كَانَ فِينَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم صَاعًا مِنْ طَعَامٍ أَوْ صَاعًا مِنْ شَعِيرٍ أَوْ صَاعًا مِنْ تَمْرٍ أَوْ صَاعًا مِنْ زَبِيبٍ أَوْ صَاعًا مِنْ أَقِطٍ ‏.‏
"We used to pay Zakaul Fitr when the Messenger of Allah was among us; a Sa' of food, or a Sa' of barley, or a Sa' of dates, or a Sa' of raisins, or a Sa of cottage cheese."
Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:

Context

Ibn 'Abbas narrates a practice from the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding the Zakat al-Fitr. He describes how the companions would give a specific measure of food items as charity during Eid al-Fitr. This hadith emphasizes the communal aspect of charity and the importance of providing for those in need during festive times.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of giving during celebrations. Many Muslims today ensure they fulfill their Zakat al-Fitr obligations, helping to support those less fortunate and fostering a sense of community during Eid.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Zakat because it specifically discusses the practice of giving during Eid al-Fitr as a form of charity.

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This hadith is #2517 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Zakah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said:.

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