Sunan Ibn Majah #1537

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ عِيسَى الرَّمْلِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ مَسْرُوقٍ، عَنْ مُعَاذِ بْنِ جَبَلٍ، قَالَ بَعَثَنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ إِلَى الْيَمَنِ وَأَمَرَنِي أَنْ آخُذَ مِنَ الْبَقَرِ مِنْ كُلِّ أَرْبَعِينَ مُسِنَّةً وَمِنْ كُلِّ ثَلاَثِينَ تَبِيعًا أَوْ تَبِيعَةً ‏.‏
Suwa Mu'adh bin Jabal said: “The Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) send me to Yemen and commanded me; for every forty cows, to take a Musinnah and for every thirty, a Tabi or Tabi'ah.”
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Context

Mu'adh bin Jabal recounts how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed him on the collection of zakat while he was sent to Yemen. The Prophet specified the types of animals to be taken for zakat, emphasizing the importance of charity and the systematic approach to fulfilling this obligation. This hadith illustrates the Prophet's guidance in financial matters and the significance of supporting the community.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith underscores the importance of charitable giving and the structured approach to zakat. Individuals can reflect on their financial responsibilities and ensure they contribute to those in need, fostering a sense of community and support.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Charity and Zakat because it provides specific instructions on the collection of zakat, emphasizing the importance of charity in Islam.

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This hadith is #1537 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters Regarding Zakat. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that:.

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