2/255. Chapter:
Sunan Abi Dawud 1144 — Eid Alms for Poor Muslims
The Khutbah On The Day Of 'Eid
Eid Charity Distribution Hadith: Alms Given to Poor Muslims
Sunan Abi Dawud : 1144
Sunan Abi DawudHadith Number 1144
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُبَيْدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، فِي هَذَا الْحَدِيثِ قَالَ فَجَعَلَتِ الْمَرْأَةُ تُعْطِي الْقُرْطَ وَالْخَاتَمَ وَجَعَلَ بِلاَلٌ يَجْعَلُهُ فِي كِسَائِهِ قَالَ فَقَسَمَهُ عَلَى فُقَرَاءِ الْمُسْلِمِينَ .
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
The above mentioned tradition has also bee transmitted by Ibn 'Abbas through a different chain of narrators. This version adds: The women began to give their ear-rings and rings in alms. Bilal began to collect them in his garment. He (the Prophet) then distributed them among the poor Muslims.
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 1144In-book reference : Book 2, Hadith 755English translation : Book 2, Hadith 1140
Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 1144
This Eid charity distribution hadith gives a final detail about what happened to the alms collected on Eid. Women gave earrings and rings, and Bilal placed them in his garment. The report then says the Prophet distributed them among the poor Muslims. The core message is very direct: charity was collected and then passed on to people in need. The hadith does not describe a long system or extra conditions. It shows a simple act of giving and a clear use for the donated items. For anyone searching for a hadith about Eid charity for the poor, this narration is highly focused.
What we learn from this hadith
- The women gave jewelry as alms during the Eid gathering.
- Bilal collected the alms in his garment.
- The collected items were distributed among poor Muslims.
