25/46. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 3187 — Charity of a Camel
The Virtue Of Charity In The Cause Of Allah
Hadith About Giving a Camel in Charity
Sunan an-Nasai : 3187
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 3187
أَخْبَرَنَا بِشْرُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا عَمْرٍو الشَّيْبَانِيَّ، عَنْ أَبِي مَسْعُودٍ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، تَصَدَّقَ بِنَاقَةٍ مَخْطُومَةٍ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " لَيَأْتِيَنَّ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ بِسَبْعِمِائَةِ نَاقَةٍ مَخْطُومَةٍ " .
Abu Mas'ud Narrated from:
A man gave a bridled camel in charity in the cause of Allah. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "On the Day of Resurrection seven hundred bridled camels will come to you."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3187In-book reference : Book 25, Hadith 103English translation : Vol. 1, Book 25, Hadith 3189
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 3187
This Hadith gives a clear example of multiplied reward. A man gave a bridled camel in charity in the cause of Allah. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said that on the Day of Resurrection, seven hundred bridled camels would come to him. The hadith about giving a camel in charity makes the idea of reward very easy to picture. It connects one real gift with a much greater return in the Hereafter. The text does not turn charity into a business deal; rather, it shows that Allah can multiply what is given for His cause. The detail “bridled” also shows that the gift was useful and ready.
What we learn from this hadith
- Giving something useful in Allah’s cause is praised.
- The Hadith mentions multiplied reward on the Day of Resurrection.
- A practical gift can carry great value when given sincerely.
- The example of a bridled camel shows readiness and real benefit.
