34/2. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 3735 — The Recipient Owns It Beyond Life
Mentioning The Different Versions Of The Report Of Jabir Concerning 'Umra
'Umra Gift Ownership During Life and After Death
Sunan an-Nasai : 3735
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 3735
أَخْبَرَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَاصِمٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرًا، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " مَنْ أُعْمِرَ شَيْئًا فَهُوَ لَهُ حَيَاتَهُ وَمَمَاتَهُ " .
Ibn Juraij Narrated from:
Abu Az-Zubair informed me that he heard Jabir saying: 'The Messenger of Allah said: Whoever is given something on the basis of 'Umra it belongs to him for the rest of his life and after he dies."'"
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3735In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 17English translation : Vol. 4, Book 34, Hadith 3766
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 3735
This Hadith gives a clear description of the effect of an 'Umra gift. The Messenger of Allah says that whoever is given something on the basis of 'Umra owns it for the rest of his life and after he dies. The gift is therefore not presented as a temporary benefit that expires at death. It remains tied to the recipient. For people searching for the Islamic ruling on an 'Umra gift, the wording directly answers the ownership question. The narration does not explain other conditions or types of gifts, so the lesson should remain focused. A giver needs to understand that using the form of 'Umra creates a lasting transfer, not a short-term permission to use property.
What we learn from this hadith
- An 'Umra gift belongs to the recipient during life.
- Its effect continues after the recipient's death.
- The gift should not be treated as temporary permission to use property.
