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Sahih Muslim 979d — Zakat Nisab for Crops, Camels and Silver
The Book of Zakat
Zakat Nisab Hadith for Crops, Camels and Silver
Sahih Muslim : 979d
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 979d
وَحَدَّثَنِي أَبُو كَامِلٍ، فُضَيْلُ بْنُ حُسَيْنٍ الْجَحْدَرِيُّ حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ مُفَضَّلٍ - حَدَّثَنَا عُمَارَةُ بْنُ غَزِيَّةَ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ عُمَارَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيَّ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لَيْسَ فِيمَا دُونَ خَمْسَةِ أَوْسُقٍ صَدَقَةٌ وَلَيْسَ فِيمَا دُونَ خَمْسِ ذَوْدٍ صَدَقَةٌ وَلَيْسَ فِيمَا دُونَ خَمْسِ أَوَاقٍ صَدَقَةٌ " .
Abu Sa'id al-Khudri Narrated from:
Abu Sa'id al-Khudri reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: No Sadaqa (zakat) is due on less than five wasqs of (dates or grains), on less than five camel-heads, and on less than five uqiyas (of silver).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 979dIn-book reference : Book 12, Hadith 4USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 5, Hadith 2137
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 979d
This Hadith explains the basic zakat nisab for three types of wealth mentioned in the text: dates or grains, camels, and silver. The main teaching is that Sadaqa, meaning zakat here, is not due until the wealth reaches a set amount. Less than five wasqs of dates or grains has no Sadaqa. Less than five camel-heads has no Sadaqa. Less than five uqiyas of silver has no Sadaqa. The Hadith gives clear limits, so a person does not guess or feel unsure about small amounts. It also shows that zakat is linked with measured wealth, not simply owning any amount. The focus is fairness, clarity, and following the stated threshold before payment becomes due.
What we learn from this hadith
- Zakat is not due on dates or grains until they reach five wasqs.
- Zakat is not due on camels if they are fewer than five.
- Zakat is not due on silver if it is less than five uqiyas.
- The Hadith gives clear limits for when Sadaqa becomes payable.
