Sunan an-Nasa'i #5427
The Book of the Etiquette of Judges
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ الأَعْلَى بْنُ وَاصِلِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَاضِرُ بْنُ الْمُوَرِّعِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ كُهَيْلٍ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ أَعْتَقَ رَجُلٌ مِنَ الأَنْصَارِ غُلاَمًا لَهُ عَنْ دُبُرٍ وَكَانَ مُحْتَاجًا وَكَانَ عَلَيْهِ دَيْنٌ فَبَاعَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِثَمَانِمِائَةِ دِرْهَمٍ فَأَعْطَاهُ فَقَالَ
" اقْضِ دَيْنَكَ وَأَنْفِقْ عَلَى عِيَالِكَ " .
"A man among the Ansar stated that his salve was to be set free after he died; he was in need, and he owed a debt. The Messenger of Allah sold him (the slave) for eight hundred Dirhams, and he gave (the money) to him and said: 'Pay off your debt and spend on your dependents.'"
Narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:
Context
In this hadith narrated by Jabir bin 'Abdullah, the Prophet ﷺ demonstrates compassion and support for those in need. When a man from the Ansar wanted to free his slave but was in debt, the Prophet ﷺ sold the slave for a fair price and instructed the man to pay off his debts and care for his family. This reflects the values of generosity and responsibility in Islam.
Modern Application
Today, this hadith encourages individuals to support those in financial distress and to prioritize family welfare. It serves as a reminder to help others while also managing one's own responsibilities, fostering a sense of community and care.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Manumission of Slaves and Debts and Loans because it addresses the ethical treatment of slaves and the importance of fulfilling financial obligations.
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About Sunan an-Nasa'i
This hadith is #5427 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of the Etiquette of Judges. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Jabir bin 'Abdullah said:.