37/8. Chapter:
Sunan Ibn Majah 4132 — Uhud in Gold
The most wealthy
Hadith About Uhud in Gold and Not Hoarding Wealth
Sunan Ibn Majah : 4132
Sunan Ibn MajahHadith Number 4132
حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ كَاسِبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِي سُهَيْلِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ " مَا أُحِبُّ أَنَّ أُحُدًا عِنْدِي ذَهَبًا فَتَأْتِي عَلَىَّ ثَالِثَةٌ وَعِنْدِي مِنْهُ شَىْءٌ إِلاَّ شَىْءٌ أُرْصِدُهُ فِي قَضَاءِ دَيْنٍ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “I would not like to have (the equivalent of) Uhud in gold, then a third night comes to me and I have anything of it left, except something that I set aside to pay off a debt.”
Reference : Sunan Ibn Majah 4132In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 33English translation : Vol. 5, Book 37, Hadith 4132
Summary of Sunan Ibn Majah Hadith 4132
This hadith gives a strong image about wealth. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said he would not like to have the equivalent of Mount Uhud in gold and then let a third night come while any of it remained with him, except something set aside to pay a debt. The hadith about Uhud in gold teaches that wealth should not be hoarded for its own sake. It also makes a clear exception for paying debt, showing that financial duties matter. The wording points to quick use of wealth in the right way rather than keeping huge amounts unused. It is a lesson in detachment, giving, and taking debt seriously.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم did not wish to keep a huge amount of gold unused.
- The hadith makes an exception for money set aside to pay debt.
- Wealth should be handled with purpose, not hoarded for pride.
- Paying debt is treated as a serious financial duty in this narration.
