#2555

Sunan an-Nasa'i

Sunan an-Nasa'i #2555

The Book of Zakah

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 آدَمَ، عَنْ عَبْدَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ بِنْتِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لَهَا ‏ "‏ لاَ تُحْصِي فَيُحْصِيَ اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ عَلَيْكِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Do not count what you give, otherwise Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, will count what He gives to you."

Narrated by It was narrated from Asma' bint Abi Bakr that the Prophet said to her:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises Asma' bint Abi Bakr not to keep track of her charitable giving. This guidance emphasizes the importance of giving with sincerity and without the desire for recognition or reward. It reflects the principle that true charity is performed with a pure heart, free from the desire for acknowledgment.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this hadith encourages individuals to give charity selflessly, focusing on the act of giving rather than seeking validation. It promotes a culture of generosity that prioritizes the needs of others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of sincere and uncounted acts of charity.

Charity Good Deeds

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[Saying], "We feed you only for the countenance of Allah. We wish not from you reward or gratitude.

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In order that you not despair over what has eluded you and not exult [in pride] over what He has given you. And Allah does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful -

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O you who have believed, do not invalidate your charities with reminders or injury as does one who spends his wealth [only] to be seen by the people and does not believe in Allah and the Last Day. His example is like that of a [large] smooth stone upon which is dust and is hit by a downpour that leaves it bare. They are unable [to keep] anything of what they have earned. And Allah does not guide the disbelieving people.

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This hadith is #2555 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Zakah and narrated by It was narrated from Asma' bint Abi Bakr that the Prophet said to her:.

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