34/2. Chapter:
Sunan an-Nasai 3737 — Think Carefully Before an 'Umra Gift
Mentioning The Different Versions Of The Report Of Jabir Concerning 'Umra
Keep Your Wealth: An 'Umra Gift Has a Lasting Effect
Sunan an-Nasai : 3737
Sunan an-NasaiHadith Number 3737
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الأَعْلَى، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ " امْسِكُوا عَلَيْكُمْ أَمْوَالَكُمْ وَلاَ تُعْمِرُوهَا فَمَنْ أُعْمِرَ شَيْئًا حَيَاتَهُ فَهُوَ لَهُ حَيَاتَهُ وَبَعْدَ مَوْتِهِ " .
Jabir Narrated from:
The Messenger of Allah said: "Hold on to your wealth and do not give it on the basis of 'Umra. For whoever is given something on the basis of 'Umra for the rest of his life, it belongs to him for the rest of his life and after his death."
Reference : Sunan an-Nasa'i 3737In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 19English translation : Vol. 4, Book 34, Hadith 3768
Summary of Sunan an-Nasai Hadith 3737
This narration tells people to hold on to their wealth and not give it on the basis of 'Umra. It then explains why. If something is given as an 'Umra for a person's lifetime, it belongs to that person during life and after death. The Hadith about a life-long gift therefore gives a practical warning: do not make this transfer while expecting the property to return later. The ownership effect continues beyond the recipient's life. The text does not discuss every kind of gift or discourage all giving. Its focus is this specific arrangement and its lasting result. A person should understand the meaning of 'Umra and make a property decision with care before using it.
What we learn from this hadith
- People are advised to be careful with their wealth.
- An 'Umra gift belongs to the recipient during life.
- Its effect continues after the recipient's death.
- The giver should not assume the property will return.
