8/4. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 1790 — Zakat on Dirhams
Zakat on silver and gold
Hadith About Zakat on Dirhams, Horses, and Slaves
Sunan Ibn Majah : 1790
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 1790
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْحَارِثِ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " إِنِّي قَدْ عَفَوْتُ لَكُمْ عَنْ صَدَقَةِ الْخَيْلِ وَالرَّقِيقِ وَلَكِنْ هَاتُوا رُبُعَ الْعُشُورِ مِنْ كُلِّ أَرْبَعِينَ دِرْهَمًا دِرْهَمًا " .
'Ali Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said: “I have exempted you from having to pay Zakat on horses and slaves, bring one quarter of one-tenth of every forty Dirham: one Dirham.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 1790In-book reference : Book 8, Hadith 8English translation : Vol. 3, Book 8, Hadith 1790
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 1790
This Hadith about Zakat on dirhams mentions two clear rulings in its wording. First, the Prophet says that Zakat on horses and slaves is exempted. Second, he gives a stated amount for dirhams: one quarter of one-tenth, explained in the report as one dirham from every forty dirhams. The text is about specific wealth categories, so the explanation should not go beyond that. It helps readers understand that Zakat is not treated the same for every item. Some things are exempted in this report, while money measured in dirhams has a set due. The core message is accuracy and fairness in paying Zakat.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Hadith mentions exemption for horses and slaves.
- The report gives a clear Zakat rate for dirhams.
- Zakat duties differ by type of wealth.
- A person should calculate financial dues carefully.
