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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2212 in the Book of The Chapters on Pawning.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2212 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Pawning), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“No one of you should withhold surplus water from common pastureland.”"

The Chapters on Pawning

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَمْنَعْ أَحَدُكُمْ فَضْلَ مَاءٍ لِيَمْنَعَ بِهِ الْكَلأَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“No one of you should withhold surplus water from common pastureland.”

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed that no one should withhold surplus water from common pastureland. This hadith emphasizes the importance of sharing resources and ensuring that everyone has access to essential needs. It reflects a broader principle of communal responsibility and environmental stewardship.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to share resources and not hoard them, fostering a sense of community and cooperation. It serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to manage shared resources wisely.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Water Rights because it addresses the ethical obligation to share and not withhold essential resources like water.

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سُورَةُ القَمَرِ

Al-Qamar (The Moon)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَنَبِّئْهُمْ أَنَّ ٱلْمَآءَ قِسْمَةٌۢ بَيْنَهُمْ ۖ كُلُّ شِرْبٍۢ مُّحْتَضَرٌۭ

And inform them that the water is shared between them, each [day of] drink attended [by turn].

سُورَةُ النَّازِعَاتِ

An-Naazi'aat (Those who drag forth)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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مَتَٰعًۭا لَّكُمْ وَلِأَنْعَٰمِكُمْ

As provision for you and your grazing livestock.

سُورَةُ الشَّمۡسِ

Ash-Shams (The Sun)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

فَقَالَ لَهُمْ رَسُولُ ٱللَّهِ نَاقَةَ ٱللَّهِ وَسُقْيَٰهَا

And the messenger of Allah [Salih] said to them, "[Do not harm] the she-camel of Allah or [prevent her from] her drink."

سُورَةُ الشُّعَرَاءِ

Ash-Shu'araa (The Poets)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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۞ أَوْفُوا۟ ٱلْكَيْلَ وَلَا تَكُونُوا۟ مِنَ ٱلْمُخْسِرِينَ

Give full measure and do not be of those who cause loss.

وَلَا تَبْخَسُوا۟ ٱلنَّاسَ أَشْيَآءَهُمْ وَلَا تَعْثَوْا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ مُفْسِدِينَ

And do not deprive people of their due and do not commit abuse on earth, spreading corruption.

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This hadith is #2212 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Pawning. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.

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