8/8. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 1796 — Blessing the Zakat Giver
What is to be said when Zakat is paid
Hadith About Making Dua for the One Who Gives Sadaqah
Sunan Ibn Majah : 1796
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 1796
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ أَبِي أَوْفَى، يَقُولُ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ إِذَا أَتَاهُ الرَّجُلُ بِصَدَقَةِ مَالِهِ صَلَّى عَلَيْهِ فَأَتَيْتُهُ بِصَدَقَةِ مَالِي فَقَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى آلِ أَبِي أَوْفَى " .
`Abdullah bin Abi `Aufa Narrated from:
Whenever a man brought Sadaqah to the Messenger of Allah, he would bless him. I brought him the Sadaqah of my wealth and he said: 'Allhumma, salli ala ali abi awfa(O Allah! Send blessing upon the family of Abu Awfa).' ”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 1796In-book reference : Book 8, Hadith 14English translation : Vol. 3, Book 8, Hadith 1796
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 1796
This Hadith about making dua for the Zakat giver shows the Prophet's gentle treatment of those who brought Sadaqah from their wealth. Abdullah bin Abu Awfa said that whenever a man brought Sadaqah to the Messenger of Allah, he would bless him. When Abdullah brought his own Sadaqah, the Prophet said, O Allah, send blessing upon the family of Abu Awfa. The message is warm and simple. Giving Sadaqah was received with dua, not cold formality. The Hadith teaches that fulfilling financial worship can be met with encouragement, kindness, and prayer for blessing.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet made dua for people who brought Sadaqah.
- Those who give should be treated with kindness and encouragement.
- Financial worship can be joined with prayer and blessing.
- The Hadith shows appreciation for fulfilling Zakat or Sadaqah duties.
