What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1523 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters Regarding Zakat), narrated by Fatima bint Qais narrated that:, states: "she heard him, meaning the Prophet say: “There is nothing due on wealth other then Zakat.”"

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 Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 1523 in the Book of The Chapters Regarding Zakat.

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The Chapters Regarding Zakat

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، عَنْ شَرِيكٍ، عَنْ أَبِي حَمْزَةَ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتِ قَيْسٍ، أَنَّهَا سَمِعَتْهُ - تَعْنِي النَّبِيَّ، ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ - يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ لَيْسَ فِي الْمَالِ حَقٌّ سِوَى الزَّكَاةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

she heard him, meaning the Prophet say: “There is nothing due on wealth other then Zakat.”

Narrated by Fatima bint Qais narrated that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that there is no right on wealth except for Zakat. This highlights the obligation of Muslims to give a portion of their wealth to those in need, reinforcing the principle of social responsibility and the importance of wealth distribution in Islam.

Modern Application

In modern society, this principle is reflected in the practice of charitable giving and community support. Many Muslims actively engage in Zakat during Ramadan or throughout the year, ensuring that those less fortunate receive necessary assistance and promoting social equity.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Zakat because it emphasizes the obligation of giving Zakat as a right on wealth, underscoring its significance in Islamic teachings.

Zakat