34/2. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 3730 — Ownership During Life and After Death
Mentioning The Different Versions Of The Report Of Jabir Concerning 'Umra
Life-Long Gift in Islam: Ownership Continues After Death
Sunan an-Nasai : 3730
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 3730
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ حَاتِمٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا حِبَّانُ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ أَبِي سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنْ أُعْطِيَ شَيْئًا حَيَاتَهُ فَهُوَ لَهُ حَيَاتَهُ وَمَوْتَهُ " .
'Ata Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said: 'Whoever is given something for the rest of his life, it belongs to him for as long as he lives and after he dies.'
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3730In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 12English translation : Vol. 4, Book 34, Hadith 3761
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 3730
This Hadith explains the lasting result of a life-long gift. The Messenger of Allah says that whoever is given something for the rest of his life owns it during his life and after he dies. The central teaching is that the transfer is not treated as a temporary right of use that ends at death. Instead, the wording gives the recipient continuing ownership. For people searching for the Islamic ruling on a lifetime gift, this narration offers a clear statement about what happens after the recipient's death. The Hadith does not add further conditions or discuss every possible gift. Its message is limited and direct: once something is given in this form, it remains connected to the recipient beyond his lifetime.
What we learn from this hadith
- A life-long gift belongs to the recipient during life.
- The gift continues after the recipient's death.
- The arrangement should not be treated as a temporary loan.
