9/32. Chapter:
Sunan Abi Dawud 1657 — Lending Daily Use Items
The Rights Relating To Property
Hadith About Ma'un and Lending Daily Items
Sunan Abi Dawud : 1657
Sunan Abi DawudHadith Number 1657
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ عَاصِمِ بْنِ أَبِي النَّجُودِ، عَنْ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ كُنَّا نَعُدُّ الْمَاعُونَ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَارِيَةَ الدَّلْوِ وَالْقِدْرِ .
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: During the time of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) we used to consider ma'un (this of daily use) lending a bucket and cooking-pot.
[1] Al-Mā‘ūn , see the Sūrah (107).Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 1657In-book reference : Book 9, Hadith 102English translation : Book 9, Hadith 1653
Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 1657
This Hadith about ma'un and lending daily items is simple and practical. Abdullah ibn Mas'ud says that during the time of the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم, they used to consider ma'un to be lending a bucket and a cooking pot. The report points to small acts of help that people may need in normal life. It is not about large gifts or public charity only. A bucket and pot are basic tools for water and food. Lending them makes life easier for others without needing a big cost. The Hadith teaches that everyday help matters. It also helps readers understand ma'un as useful support shared between people.
What we learn from this hadith
- Small useful items can be part of helping others.
- Lending a bucket or cooking pot was counted as ma'un in this report.
- Daily kindness is not limited to large acts of charity.
