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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 1565 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters Regarding Zakat), narrated by It was narrated:, states: "that Ala bin Hadrami said: “The Messenger of Allah sent me to Bahrain or Hajar. I used to go to a garden that was shared by some brothers, one of whom had become Muslim. I would take the Ushr (one-ten…"

The Chapters Regarding Zakat

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

حَدَّثَنَا الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ جُنَيْدٍ الدَّامَغَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَتَّابُ بْنُ زِيَادٍ الْمَرْوَزِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو حَمْزَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ مُغِيرَةَ الأَزْدِيَّ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ حَيَّانَ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنِ الْعَلاَءِ بْنِ الْحَضْرَمِيِّ، قَالَ بَعَثَنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ إِلَى الْبَحْرَيْنِ - أَوْ إِلَى هَجَرَ - فَكُنْتُ آتِي الْحَائِطَ يَكُونُ بَيْنَ الإِخْوَةِ يُسْلِمُ أَحَدُهُمْ فَآخُذُ مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِ الْعُشْرَ وَمِنَ الْمُشْرِكِ الْخَرَاجَ ‏.‏

that Ala bin Hadrami said: “The Messenger of Allah sent me to Bahrain or Hajar. I used to go to a garden that was shared by some brothers, one of whom had become Muslim. I would take the Ushr (one-tenth of the harvest) from the Muslim, and Kharaj from the Mushrik.”

Narrated by It was narrated:

Context

This hadith describes the practice of taking a portion of the harvest from both Muslims and non-Muslims in a shared garden. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) sent Ala bin Hadrami to ensure fair distribution and collection of dues, highlighting the importance of honesty and fairness in economic transactions.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith can serve as a reminder of the importance of ethical practices in business and trade. It encourages individuals to uphold honesty and fairness in their dealings with others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor and Buying and Selling because it emphasizes the principles of fairness and ethical practices in economic transactions.

Wages and Labor Buying and Selling