Sunan an-Nasa'i #2562

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 سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنِ ابْنِ مُنَبِّهٍ، عَنْ أَخِيهِ، عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ أَبِي سُفْيَانَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ إِنَّ الرَّجُلَ لَيَسْأَلُنِي الشَّىْءَ فَأَمْنَعُهُ حَتَّى تَشْفَعُوا فِيهِ فَتُؤْجَرُوا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَإِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ اشْفَعُوا تُؤْجَرُوا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"A man may come and ask for something, and I refuse until you intercede, so that you will be rewarded." And the Messenger of Allah said: "Intercede and you will be rewarded."
Narrated by It was narrated from Mu'awiyah bin Sufyan that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

Mu'awiyah bin Sufyan narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged intercession for others, indicating that such acts are rewarded. This highlights the communal aspect of Islamic teachings, where helping others can lead to mutual benefits.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this hadith encourages individuals to advocate for others and support their needs. It fosters a culture of community support and compassion, reminding us that our actions can have positive impacts on others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Good Deeds because it emphasizes the importance of interceding for others and the rewards associated with such actions.

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Then one of the two women came to him walking with shyness. She said, "Indeed, my father invites you that he may reward you for having watered for us." So when he came to him and related to him the story, he said, "Fear not. You have escaped from the wrongdoing people."
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This hadith is #2562 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Zakah. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Mu'awiyah bin Sufyan that the Messenger of Allah said:.

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