Sunan Ibn Majah #2185
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, Jabir bin 'Abdullah narrates that some men had extra land which they would rent out for a portion of the crop. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised that if one has extra land, they should either cultivate it themselves or allow a brother to cultivate it for free. If neither option is taken, they should simply keep their land. This emphasizes the importance of utilizing resources for the benefit of oneself and the community.
Modern Application
Today, this principle encourages individuals with extra resources, such as land or skills, to share or utilize them for the benefit of others. It promotes community support and collaboration, reminding us that sharing resources can lead to mutual growth and prosperity.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor and Buying and Selling because it addresses the ethical use of land and resources in a manner that benefits both the owner and the community.
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About Sunan Ibn Majah
This hadith is #2185 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Pawning. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Ata' said:.