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Sahih Bukhari 6017 — Small Neighbor Gifts
A lady-neighbour should not degrade anything given by her lady-neighbour
Hadith About Small Gifts Between Neighbors
Sahih Bukhari : 6017
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 6017
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ يُوسُفَ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدٌ ـ هُوَ الْمَقْبُرِيُّ ـ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ " يَا نِسَاءَ الْمُسْلِمَاتِ لاَ تَحْقِرَنَّ جَارَةٌ لِجَارَتِهَا وَلَوْ فِرْسِنَ شَاةٍ ".
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say, "O Muslim ladies! A neighbouress should not look down upon the present of her neighbouress even it were the hooves of a sheep."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 6017In-book reference : Book 78, Hadith 48USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 8, Book 73, Hadith 46
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 6017
This Hadith about small gifts between neighbors teaches respect for simple acts of kindness. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم told Muslim women that a neighbouress should not look down upon a present from her neighbouress, even if it were the hooves of a sheep. The example makes the meaning clear: the value of a gift is not only in its price. A small gift can carry care, goodwill, and connection. The Hadith also helps remove pride from social dealings. People may feel shy to give something small, and others may look down on it. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم guided believers toward appreciation instead. Neighbor gifts help keep kindness alive.
What we learn from this hadith
- A small gift from a neighbor should not be looked down upon.
- Kindness is not measured only by material value.
- Giving and receiving simple gifts can strengthen neighborly ties.
- The Hadith discourages pride in everyday social dealings.
