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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3704

The Book of Gifts
Sahih

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 الْمُثَنَّى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْعَائِدُ فِي هِبَتِهِ كَالْعَائِدِ فِي قَيْئِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"The one who takes back his gift is like the one who goes back to his vomit."
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) uses a vivid metaphor to illustrate the gravity of taking back a gift. The comparison to returning to vomit emphasizes the distastefulness of such an act, highlighting the importance of generosity and the integrity of giving. The takeaway is a reminder to honor one's commitments and the trust placed in us when we offer gifts.

Modern Application

In today's society, this principle encourages us to respect the gifts we give, whether they are material items or acts of kindness. When we give, it is essential to do so wholeheartedly, without the expectation of return or the temptation to retract our generosity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of maintaining integrity in our interactions and honoring our commitments.

Ethical Conduct

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #3704 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Gifts. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Abbas that the Prophet said:.

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