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Sahih Muslim 1075a — Barira’s Sadaqa as a Gift
Gifts are permissible for the Prophet (saws) and Banu Hashim and Banu Al-Muttalib, even if the giver acquired it by way of charity. When the receipient takes possession of Charity, it is no longer described as charity, and it is permissible for anyone for whom charity is otherwise unlawful
Barira Hadith: Sadaqa for Her and Gift for Us
Sahih Muslim : 1075a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1075a
حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ بَشَّارٍ - وَاللَّفْظُ لاِبْنِ الْمُثَنَّى - قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنِ الْحَكَمِ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، وَأُتِيَ النَّبِيُّ، صلى الله عليه وسلم بِلَحْمِ بَقَرٍ فَقِيلَ هَذَا مَا تُصُدِّقَ بِهِ عَلَى بَرِيرَةَ . فَقَالَ " هُوَ لَهَا صَدَقَةٌ وَلَنَا هَدِيَّةٌ " .
A'isha reported that (once) the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him, ) was presented with beef. It was said (by someone) that it had been given to Barira as Sadaqa. Upon this he (the Prophet) said: It is a Sadaqa for her and a gift for us.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1075aIn-book reference : Book 12, Hadith 223USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 5, Hadith 2352
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1075a
This narration from A'isha gives the same meaning through another report. Beef was brought to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, and someone said it had been given to Barira as sadaqa. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم replied, "It is a sadaqa for her and a gift for us." This hadith is often searched because it explains the difference between sadaqa and gift in a real case. The food was charity when it reached Barira. When it later came to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, it was treated as a gift. The narration keeps the lesson focused and practical: the status of the food is linked to how it reaches each person.
What we learn from this hadith
- The beef was first given to Barira as sadaqa.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم treated it as a gift when it came to him.
- The hadith shows that direct sadaqa and a later gift are not the same in this case.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم clarified the issue with a short statement.
