34/1. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 3720 — Life-Long Gift and Inheritance
"'Umra (A Gift Given For Life) Belongs To The Heir"
Life-Long Gift in Islam: 'Umra Belongs to the Heir
Sunan an-Nasai : 3720
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 3720
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ دِينَارٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ طَاوُسًا، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ زَيْدِ بْنِ ثَابِتٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " الْعُمْرَى هِيَ لِلْوَارِثِ " .
Zaid bin Thabit Narrated from:
The Prophet said: "'Umra (a gift given for life) belongs to the heir."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3720In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 1English translation : Vol. 4, Book 34, Hadith 3750
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 3720
This Hadith gives a short ruling about an 'Umra gift in Islam. The translation explains 'Umra as a gift given for life. The Prophet states that this gift belongs to the heir. The main point is that the gift is connected with inheritance after the relevant death, rather than being treated as something that automatically goes back to the original giver. The wording is brief, but its message is clear: a person should not think of an 'Umra as a temporary loan when it has been given in this form. This Hadith about a life-long gift also teaches people to use clear terms when transferring property, because the result can affect ownership and heirs.
What we learn from this hadith
- An 'Umra gift is linked to inheritance.
- A life-long gift should not be treated casually as a temporary loan.
- Clear wording matters when property rights may continue after death.
