23/2. Chapter:
Sahih Muslim 1616b — Inheritance Guidance for Children
Inheritance Of The Kalalah
Hadith About Inheritance: Clear Guidance for Children’s Shares
Sahih Muslim : 1616b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1616b
حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمِ بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي ابْنُ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ عَادَنِي النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَأَبُو بَكْرٍ فِي بَنِي سَلَمَةَ يَمْشِيَانِ فَوَجَدَنِي لاَ أَعْقِلُ فَدَعَا بِمَاءٍ فَتَوَضَّأَ ثُمَّ رَشَّ عَلَىَّ مِنْهُ فَأَفَقْتُ فَقُلْتُ كَيْفَ أَصْنَعُ فِي مَالِي يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ فَنَزَلَتْ {يُوصِيكُمُ اللَّهُ فِي أَوْلاَدِكُمْ لِلذَّكَرِ مِثْلُ حَظِّ الأُنْثَيَيْنِ}
Jabir bin `Abdullah Narrated from:
Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) and Abi Bakr (Allah be pleased with him) visited me on foot in Banu Salama, and found me unconscious. He (the Holy Prophet) called for water and performed ablution and sprinkled out of it (the water) over me. I felt relieved. I said: Allah's Messenger, what should I do with my property? And this verse was revealed:" Allah enjoins you concerning your children: for the male is equal of the portion of two females."
[2] An-Nisâ' 4:11Reference : Sahih Muslim 1616bIn-book reference : Book 23, Hadith 7USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 11, Hadith 3933
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1616b
This hadith about inheritance shows Jabir ibn Abdullah asking the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم what he should do with his property after he had been ill and unconscious. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and Abu Bakr visited him on foot, which also shows care for a sick companion. After the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم performed ablution and sprinkled water over Jabir, Jabir felt relief and asked about his wealth. The answer came through the revealed verse about children’s inheritance, where the male receives the portion of two females. The main lesson is that property matters should not be handled by guesswork when Allah gives clear guidance. This narration connects inheritance shares, family rights, and seeking guidance from the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم.
What we learn from this hadith
- A Muslim should seek proper guidance when dealing with property and inheritance.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم showed care by visiting Jabir during illness.
- Inheritance shares are tied to revealed guidance, not personal preference.
- Family property rights should be treated with seriousness and fairness according to the text.
