12/14. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1002b — Same Chain on Family Sadaqa
The virtue of spending and giving charity to relatives, spuses, children and parents, even if they are idolaters
Hadith About Spending on Family With Intention
Sahih Muslim : 1002b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1002b
وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ نَافِعٍ كِلاَهُمَا عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، جَمِيعًا عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، فِي هَذَا الإِسْنَادِ .
This hadith has been narrated by Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1002bIn-book reference : Book 12, Hadith 60USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 5, Hadith 2193
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1002b
This Hadith about spending on family with intention is a supporting narration. It says that the same Hadith was narrated by Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters. The teaching it confirms is that when a Muslim spends on his family while seeking reward from Allah, that spending counts as sadaqa. This is a simple but useful reminder. A person may buy food, clothing, or basic needs for the home and think it is only a normal duty. The Hadith teaches that, with the intention of reward, family spending becomes more than a bill. It becomes counted as charity.
What we learn from this hadith
- The narration confirms the same report through Shu'ba.
- Family spending can be counted as sadaqa.
- Seeking reward from Allah gives meaning to ordinary support.
- Household care is included in rewarded spending.
