34/1. Chapter:

Sunan an-Nasai 3724 — The Permissibility of 'Umra

"'Umra (A Gift Given For Life) Belongs To The Heir"

'Umra Gift in Islam: A Permissible Life-Long Gift

Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 3724

أَخْبَرَنِي زَكَرِيَّا بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ أَخْزَمَ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا مُعَاذُ بْنُ هِشَامٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي أَبِي، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ طَاوُسٍ، عَنِ الْحَجُورِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْعُمْرَى جَائِزَةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Abbas that the Prophet said: "'Umra is permissible."

Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3724In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 6English translation : Vol. 4, Book 34, Hadith 3755

Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 3724

This Hadith gives a simple statement about the 'Umra gift in Islam. The Prophet says that 'Umra is permissible. In the provided translation, 'Umra means a gift given for life. The narration does not add a long list of conditions, exceptions, or background details, so its message should remain simple: this form of giving is allowed. The Hadith encourages readers to understand that a life-long gift is a recognized kind of transfer, not merely an informal promise. At the same time, this text alone does not explain every later effect of the gift. Its direct teaching is permission. Anyone reading it should avoid adding claims beyond that clear statement and should take the wording as it stands.

What we learn from this hadith

  • An 'Umra gift is permissible.
  • The Hadith recognizes a gift given for life as a valid form of giving.
  • The narration states permission without adding extra conditions in this text.

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