What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2605 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Zakah), narrated by It was narrated that Samurah bin Jundab said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: 'Begging will be but lacerations on a man's face (on the Day of Resurrection). Unless he asks a man in authority or when he has no alternative."'"

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 2605 in the Book of The Book of Zakah.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2605

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ، عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ سَمُرَةَ بْنِ جُنْدُبٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الْمَسْأَلَةُ كَدٌّ يَكُدُّ بِهَا الرَّجُلُ وَجْهَهُ إِلاَّ أَنْ يَسْأَلَ الرَّجُلُ سُلْطَانًا أَوْ فِي أَمْرٍ لاَ بُدَّ مِنْهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'Begging will be but lacerations on a man's face (on the Day of Resurrection). Unless he asks a man in authority or when he has no alternative."'

Narrated by It was narrated that Samurah bin Jundab said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ explains that asking for help can be a burden unless it is done in specific circumstances, such as when one has no other option. This statement emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and the dignity of individuals.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith encourages individuals to strive for self-sufficiency while also recognizing when it is appropriate to seek assistance. It promotes a balanced approach to charity and personal responsibility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Good Deeds because it addresses the ethics of asking for help and the importance of maintaining dignity in charitable actions.

Charity Good Deeds