Sunan an-Nasa'i #2570

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.

أَخْبَرَنِي هَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَعْنٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكٌ، ح وَأَنْبَأَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، عَنِ ابْنِ بُجَيْدٍ الأَنْصَارِيِّ، عَنْ جَدَّتِهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ رُدُّوا السَّائِلَ وَلَوْ بِظِلْفٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فِي حَدِيثِ هَارُونَ مُحْرَقٍ ‏.‏
"Respond to the one who asks even with a sheep's foot." According to the narration of Harun: "With a sheep's burned foot."
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Bujaid Al-Ansari from his grandmother that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

This hadith illustrates the importance of responding to those in need, even with something as humble as a sheep's foot. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encourages generosity and kindness, emphasizing that every act of giving, no matter how small, holds value. This teaching fosters a culture of compassion and support within the community.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle can manifest in simple acts of kindness, such as offering assistance or sharing resources with those less fortunate. It reminds us that even small gestures can make a significant impact on someone's life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Good Deeds because it promotes the act of giving, regardless of the quantity, as a means to support those in need.

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This hadith is #2570 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Zakah. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Bujaid Al-Ansari from his grandmother that the Messenger of Allah said:.

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