8/8. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 1797 — Dua When Giving Zakat
What is to be said when Zakat is paid
Hadith About Dua When Giving Zakat
Sunan Ibn Majah : 1797
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 1797
حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنِ الْبَخْتَرِيِّ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ " إِذَا أَعْطَيْتُمُ الزَّكَاةَ فَلاَ تَنْسَوْا ثَوَابَهَا أَنْ تَقُولُوا اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهَا مَغْنَمًا وَلاَ تَجْعَلْهَا مَغْرَمًا " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said: “When you give Zakat, do not forget its reward, and say 'Allahummaj-'alha maghnaman wa la taj-'alha maghrama (O Allah! Make it a gain and do not make it a loss).' ” (Maudu')
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 1797In-book reference : Book 8, Hadith 15English translation : Vol. 3, Book 8, Hadith 1797
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 1797
This report about dua when giving Zakat says that when giving Zakat, a person should not forget its reward and should say, Allahummaj'alha maghnaman wa la taj'alha maghrama, meaning: O Allah, make it a gain and do not make it a loss. The supplied text also marks this narration as Maudu'. Because of that label, the explanation should be careful. The safe point from the wording is that giving Zakat should be connected to hope in Allah, not regret. A believer gives while seeking reward from Allah. The report's wording also reminds the giver to see Zakat as an act of worship, not merely money leaving the hand.
What we learn from this hadith
- The wording connects Zakat with hope for reward from Allah.
- A giver should not treat Zakat as a loss in spirit.
- The supplied text marks this narration as Maudu', so it should be presented with caution.
- The report reminds readers to keep the heart focused when giving.
