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Sunan an-Nasa'i #3709

The Book of Gifts
Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنِي زَكَرِيَّا بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الْمَخْزُومِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ طَاوُسٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْعَائِدُ فِي هِبَتِهِ كَالْكَلْبِ يَقِيءُ ثُمَّ يَعُودُ فِي قَيْئِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"The one who takes back his gift, is like the dog which vomits then goes back to its vomit."
Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Tawus, from his father, from Ibn 'Abbas, that the Messenger of Allah said:

Context

This hadith uses a vivid metaphor to illustrate the seriousness of retracting a gift. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ compares someone who takes back a gift to a dog that returns to its vomit. This highlights the ethical implications of generosity and the importance of maintaining trust in relationships.

Modern Application

In daily interactions, this principle can guide individuals to honor their commitments and gifts. It serves as a reminder to be thoughtful and respectful in our dealings with others, fostering trust and goodwill.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Behavior and Moral Responsibility because it emphasizes the importance of integrity and the ethical implications of retracting a gift.

Ethical BehaviorMoral Responsibility

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #3709 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Gifts. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin Tawus, from his father, from Ibn 'Abbas, that the Messenger of Allah said:.

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