Sunan Ibn Majah #2131
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith recounts an interaction between Umar bin Khattab and the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding a charitable intention. Umar expresses his desire to donate his shares from Khaibar, which he holds dear. The Prophet (ﷺ) advises him to make it an endowment, allowing the benefits to continue over time. This highlights the significance of sustainable charity and the intention behind giving.
Modern Application
In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to think long-term about their charitable contributions. Instead of one-time donations, creating endowments or ongoing support can have a lasting impact on communities and causes.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Charity because it illustrates the concept of making charitable contributions sustainable through endowments, which allows for ongoing benefits.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2131 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Charity. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Ibn 'Umar said:.