12/54. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1078b — Prayer for Sadaqa Givers
The supplication for the one who brings Charity
Prayer for Sadaqa Givers Hadith
Sahih Muslim : 1078b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1078b
وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ ابْنُ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ غَيْرَ أَنَّهُ قَالَ " صَلِّ عَلَيْهِمْ " .
This hadith has been narrated by Shu'ba with the same chain of transmitters (but with a slight variation of words, that he said): (O Allah), bless them."
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1078bIn-book reference : Book 12, Hadith 230USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 5, Hadith 2359
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1078b
This prayer for sadaqa givers Hadith is a shorter report with a slight wording variation. It says that Shu'ba narrated the same Hadith with the same chain, but the wording included: “Bless them.” The main point remains tied to the Prophet's response to people who brought their sadaqa. Since this narration is a variation, it should be read as supporting the same meaning rather than as a separate new story. The Hadith helps readers see that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم responded to charity with a prayer. The focus is not on extra rulings or details, but on the simple phrase of blessing preserved in this chain.
What we learn from this hadith
- This narration preserves a slight wording variation of the same report.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم prayed for blessing for those who brought sadaqa.
- Short narrations can still carry a clear teaching.
- The report should be understood together with the related narration on sadaqa givers.
