Sunan Ibn Majah #1574
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against the act of begging when one has enough to suffice them. He emphasizes that such behavior will lead to humiliation on the Day of Resurrection, where the individual will bear the marks of their actions on their face. The Prophet specifies that having fifty Dirhams or its equivalent in gold is considered sufficient to avoid this disgraceful act.
Modern Application
In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to be self-sufficient and avoid unnecessary begging. It highlights the importance of recognizing one's own resources and using them wisely, especially when it comes to charitable giving, such as zakat, ensuring that one does not exploit the generosity of others.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity and Ethical Conduct because it emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and the ethical implications of begging when one has enough.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #1574 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters Regarding Zakat. It is graded Hasan and narrated by Abdullah bin Mas'ud narrated that:.