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Sunan Ibn Majah #2156

The Chapters on Charity
Da'if

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 الْمُؤَمَّلِ بْنِ الصَّبَّاحِ الْقَيْسِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ مُحَبَّبٍ الْقُرَشِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ السَّائِبِ الطَّائِفِيُّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ يَامِينَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لِصَاحِبِ الْحَقِّ ‏ "‏ خُذْ حَقَّكَ فِي عَفَافٍ وَافٍ أَوْ غَيْرِ وَافٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“Take your rights in a decent manner as much as he can.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to the one who was entitled to something:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises an individual entitled to something to take their rights in a decent manner. This guidance emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct and integrity when claiming one's rights, reflecting the values of fairness and respect in interactions.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as individuals navigate personal and professional relationships. It encourages people to assert their rights while maintaining dignity and respect for others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Ethical Conduct because it addresses the manner in which individuals should approach their rights and responsibilities.

Ethical Conduct

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #2156 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Charity. It is graded Da'if and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to the one who was entitled to something:.

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