9/7. Chapter:
Sunan Abi Dawud 1590 — Blessing for Zakat Payers
Blessing Of The Collector Of Zakat To The Payers
Hadith About Praying for Those Who Give Zakat
Sunan Abi Dawud : 1590
Sunan Abi DawudHadith Number 1590
حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ عُمَرَ النَّمَرِيُّ، وَأَبُو الْوَلِيدِ الطَّيَالِسِيُّ، - الْمَعْنَى - قَالاَ أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي أَوْفَى، قَالَ كَانَ أَبِي مِنْ أَصْحَابِ الشَّجَرَةِ وَكَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا أَتَاهُ قَوْمٌ بِصَدَقَتِهِمْ قَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى آلِ فُلاَنٍ " . قَالَ فَأَتَاهُ أَبِي بِصَدَقَتِهِ فَقَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى آلِ أَبِي أَوْفَى " .
‘Abdallah bin Abi Awfa Narrated from:
My father was one of those Companions who took the oath of allegiance at the hand of the Prophet (ﷺ) beneath the tree. The Prophet (ﷺ) said when the people brought him their sadaqah : O Allah, bless the family of so and so. When my father brought him his sadaqah he said O Allah bless the family of Abu Awfa.
[1] These terms relate to camels, so some of the terms that are also used in the case of other animals, will have a different significance in those cases.[2] Referring to the term used for the newborn camel and when he separates from his mother.[1] Meaning the ascription of the name Jadh'ah .[2] The star Canopus, visible in the south near the horizon in certain lands. Meaning that the season of its appearance is the same as the season of birth for camels due to their seasonal behaviors, hence their age changes at the same season.Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 1590In-book reference : Book 9, Hadith 35English translation : Book 9, Hadith 1585
Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 1590
This Hadith shows a beautiful practice of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم when people brought their sadaqah. Abdullah bin Abi Awfa said that when a group brought their sadaqah, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم would say, “O Allah, bless the family of so and so.” When Abu Awfa brought his sadaqah, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم prayed, “O Allah, bless the family of Abu Awfa.” The main topic is blessing for zakat payers. The text does not speak about rates or types of property. It focuses on a simple act: making dua for those who fulfilled their sadaqah. This Hadith about zakat reminds us that giving was met with kindness, prayer, and good words.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم prayed for people who brought their sadaqah.
- Good words may be given to those who fulfill zakat.
- The family of Abu Awfa received a specific prayer in this narration.
