12/52. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1075d — Gift From Sadaqa
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
Gift From Sadaqa Hadith Explained
Sahih Muslim : 1075d
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1075d
وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الطَّاهِرِ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي مَالِكُ بْنُ أَنَسٍ، عَنْ رَبِيعَةَ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِ ذَلِكَ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ " وَهُوَ لَنَا مِنْهَا هَدِيَّةٌ " .
This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of 'A'isha in a similar manner except a slight variation that he said: " That is a gift for us out of it."
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1075dIn-book reference : Book 12, Hadith 226USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 5, Hadith 2355
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1075d
This gift from sadaqa Hadith repeats the same basic meaning with a slight wording difference. The narration says that it was reported from A'isha in a similar way, except that the wording was: “That is a gift for us out of it.” The teaching remains centered on the difference between the original sadaqa and the later gift. The item had first been given as charity, but when it came from the person who received it, it was treated as a gift for the Prophet's household. The Hadith keeps the matter simple. It does not discuss many other cases. It only shows this specific situation and the wording used in this chain.
What we learn from this hadith
- A gift may come from something that was first received as sadaqa.
- The wording of Hadith narrations can have slight variations while keeping the same meaning.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم accepted the item as a gift in this reported case.
- The ruling in the text is tied to the specific transfer mentioned in the narration.
