23/78. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 2577 — Supporting Widows and the Poor
The Virtue Of The One Who Strives To Sponsor A Widow
Hadith About Supporting Widows and Poor People
Sunan an-Nasai : 2577
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 2577
أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَالِكٌ، عَنْ ثَوْرِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ الدِّيلِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِي الْغَيْثِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " السَّاعِي عَلَى الأَرْمَلَةِ وَالْمِسْكِينِ كَالْمُجَاهِدِ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ " .
Abu Hurairah Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said: "The one who strives to sponsor a widow or a poor person is like the one who strives in Jihad in the cause of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime."'
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 2577In-book reference : Book 23, Hadith 143English translation : Vol. 3, Book 23, Hadith 2578
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 2577
This hadith about supporting widows and poor people gives great value to steady care. The Prophet said that the one who strives to sponsor a widow or a poor person is like the one who strives in Jihad in the cause of Allah. The word “strives” shows effort, not just a passing feeling. Sponsoring someone may involve time, money, concern, and follow-up. The hadith does not limit care to one type of help in the wording given. It teaches that serving vulnerable people is a serious act of worship. Helping a widow or a poor person is not a small social act; it is linked to striving for Allah.
What we learn from this hadith
- Supporting widows and poor people is highly praised.
- Care for the needy may require steady effort.
- Service to vulnerable people is linked to worship.
- The hadith raises the value of social responsibility.
