What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2598 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Zakah), narrated by It was narrated from Mu'awiyah that the Messenger of Allah said:, states: ""Do not be demanding when asking. If one of you asks me for anything and I give it reluctantly, there will be no blessing in it.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2598 in the Book of The Book of Zakah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2598

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 الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ وَهْبِ بْنِ مُنَبِّهٍ، عَنْ أَخِيهِ، عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تُلْحِفُوا فِي الْمَسْأَلَةِ وَلاَ يَسْأَلْنِي أَحَدٌ مِنْكُمْ شَيْئًا وَأَنَا لَهُ كَارِهٌ فَيُبَارَكُ لَهُ فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتُهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Do not be demanding when asking. If one of you asks me for anything and I give it reluctantly, there will be no blessing in it."

Narrated by It was narrated from Mu'awiyah that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises against being overly demanding when asking for something. He emphasizes that if someone requests something from him and he gives it reluctantly, there will be no blessings in that gift. This highlights the importance of the attitude behind the request and the spirit of generosity in giving.

Modern Application

In everyday life, this principle encourages us to approach requests with humility and gratitude. When asking for help or favors, it is essential to do so respectfully and without entitlement, fostering a positive environment for both the asker and the giver.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam because it underscores the importance of a generous spirit in giving and receiving.

Hospitality in Islam