12/54. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1078a — Blessing Those Who Give Sadaqa
The supplication for the one who brings Charity
Hadith About Blessing Sadaqa Givers
Sahih Muslim : 1078a
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1078a
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ وَعَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ قَالَ يَحْيَى أَخْبَرَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ مُرَّةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ أَبِي أَوْفَى، ح . وَحَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ مُرَّةَ - حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ أَبِي أَوْفَى، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا أَتَاهُ قَوْمٌ بِصَدَقَتِهِمْ قَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَيْهِمْ " . فَأَتَاهُ أَبِي أَبُو أَوْفَى بِصَدَقَتِهِ فَقَالَ " اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى آلِ أَبِي أَوْفَى " .
Abdullah b. Abu Aufa said that it was the common practice of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) that when the people brought to him sadaqa he blessed them: O Allah, bless them. So when Abu Aufa brought to him Sadaqa he (the Holy Prophet) said: O Allah, bless, the posterity of Abu Aufa.
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1078aIn-book reference : Book 12, Hadith 229USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 5, Hadith 2358
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1078a
This Hadith about blessing sadaqa givers shows the kind way the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم responded when people brought their charity. Abdullah b. Abu Aufa said that when people came to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم with their sadaqa, he would pray for them, saying: “O Allah, bless them.” When Abu Aufa brought his sadaqa, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم specifically prayed: “O Allah, bless the family of Abu Aufa.” The Hadith is not only about giving sadaqa; it is also about appreciating those who give. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم did not ignore their act. He responded with a prayer for blessing, showing a gentle and thankful manner toward those who fulfilled this duty.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم prayed for people who brought their sadaqa.
- Giving sadaqa was met with kind words and blessing.
- The family of Abu Aufa was specifically mentioned in the Prophet's prayer.
- A good response can encourage people who do good deeds.
