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Sahih Muslim 1039c — Another Chain on the True Miskin
The poor person who cannot find enough to make him independent of means, but the people do not realize that he is in need, so they do not give Charity to him
Another Hadith Chain About the True Miskin
Sahih Muslim : 1039c
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1039c
وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي مَرْيَمَ، أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي شَرِيكٌ، أَخْبَرَنِي عَطَاءُ بْنُ يَسَارٍ، وَعَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ أَبِي عَمْرَةَ، أَنَّهُمَا سَمِعَا أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم . بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ إِسْمَاعِيلَ .
This hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1039cIn-book reference : Book 12, Hadith 132USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 5, Hadith 2262
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1039c
This narration states that the hadith has been narrated through another chain of transmitters. It connects to the previous report about the miskin, where the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) explained that the miskin is not simply the person who is given one or two dates or morsels, but the one who abstains from begging. Since this report says it is like the narration of Ismail, its main value here is in showing another route for the same teaching. The lesson remains tied to hidden poverty and the dignity of those who do not ask people. It also shows the care with which narrations were transmitted through different chains.
What we learn from this hadith
- This report gives another chain for the same hadith meaning.
- It supports the teaching about the miskin who does not beg.
- It keeps attention on hidden need and quiet poverty.
- Multiple chains help preserve the same prophetic teaching.
