23/41. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 2516 — Prophetic-Era Measures
Rye
Sadaqatul-Fitr in the Prophet's Time: One Sa of Staple Foods
Sunan an-Nasai : 2516
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 2516
أَخْبَرَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنٌ، عَنْ زَائِدَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ أَبِي رَوَّادٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ كَانَ النَّاسُ يُخْرِجُونَ عَنْ صَدَقَةِ الْفِطْرِ، فِي عَهْدِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم صَاعًا مِنْ شَعِيرٍ أَوْ تَمْرٍ أَوْ سُلْتٍ أَوْ زَبِيبٍ .
Ibn 'Umar Narrated from:
At the time of the Messenger of Allah, the people used to give as Sadaqatul Fitr a Sa' of barely or dates or rye or raising.
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2516In-book reference : Book 23, Hadith 82English translation : Vol. 3, Book 23, Hadith 2518
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 2516
This Hadith from Ibn Umar reports what people used to give as Sadaqatul Fitr during the time of the Prophet. The items named are one Sa of barley, dates, rye, or raisins. The narration does not mention wheat, timing, or the full list of people included. Its value is that it gives a simple record of common food items and the measure used. Searchers looking for Zakatul Fitr during Prophet time, one Sa barley dates, or Sadaqatul Fitr rye raisins will find the core answer here. The report reminds readers to notice the repeated unit: one Sa, attached to each of the foods named in this narration.
What we learn from this hadith
- The report speaks about practice in the time of the Prophet.
- The stated amount is one Sa.
- The foods named are barley, dates, rye, and raisins.
- The narration focuses on food and measure, not on timing.
