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When Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h) sent Mu`adh to Yemen, he said (to him), “YOU are going to people of
a (Divine) Book. First of all invite them to worship Allah (alone) and when they come to know Allah,
inform them that Allah has enjoined on them, five prayers in every day and night; and if they start
offering these prayers, inform them that Allah has enjoined on them, the Zakat. And it is to be taken
from the rich amongst them and given to the poor amongst them; and if they obey you in that, take
Zakat from them and avoid (don’t take) the best property of the people as Zakat.”

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “A man keeps on asking others for something till he comes on the Day of
Resurrection without any piece of flesh on his face.” The Prophet (ﷺ) added, “On the Day of Resurrection,
the Sun will come near (to, the people) to such an extent that the sweat will reach up to the middle of
the ears, so, when all the people are in that state, they will ask Adam for help, and then Moses, and
then Muhammad (p.b.u.h) .” The sub-narrator added “Muhammad will intercede with Allah to judge
amongst the people. He will proceed on till he will hold the ring of the door (of Paradise) and then
Allah will exalt him to Maqam Mahmud (the privilege of intercession, etc.). And all the people of the
gathering will send their praises to Allah.

Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “No Zakat is imposed on less than five Awsuq of dates; no Zakat is imposed on
less than five Awaq of silver, and no Zakat is imposed on less than five camels.”

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The poor person is not the one who asks a morsel or two (of meals) from the
others, but the poor is the one who has nothing and is ashamed to beg from others.”

Once I went to him (the Prophet (ﷺ) ) and he said, “By Allah in Whose Hands my life is (or probably said,
‘By Allah, except Whom none has the right to be worshipped) whoever had camels or cows or sheep
and did not pay their Zakat, those animals will be brought on the Day of Resurrection far bigger and
fatter than before and they will tread him under their hooves, and will butt him with their horns, and
(those animals will come in circle): When the last does its turn, the first will start again, and this
punishment will go on till Allah has finished the judgments amongst the people.”

The clerk of Al-Mughira bin Shu`ba narrated, “Muawiya wrote to Al-Mughira bin Shu`ba: Write to
me something which you have heard from the Prophet (p.b.u.h) .” So Al-Mughira wrote: I heard the
Prophet saying, “Allah has hated for you three things:
-1. Vain talks, (useless talk) that you talk too much or about others.
-2. Wasting of wealth (by extravagance)
-3. And asking too many questions (in disputed religious matters) or asking others for something
(except in great need). (See Hadith No. 591, Vol. Ill)

I heard Anas bin Malik saying, “Abu Talha had more property of date-palm trees gardens than any
other amongst the Ansar in Medina and the most beloved of them to him was Bairuha garden, and it
was in front of the Mosque of the Prophet (ﷺ) . Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used to go there and used to drink its nice
water.” Anas added, “When these verses were revealed:–‘By no means shall you Attain righteousness
unless You spend (in charity) of that Which you love. ‘ (3.92) Abu Talha said to Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) ‘O
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Allah, the Blessed, the Superior says: By no means shall you attain righteousness,
unless you spend (in charity) of that which you love. And no doubt, Bairuha’ garden is the most
beloved of all my property to me. So I want to give it in charity in Allah’s Cause. I expect its reward
from Allah. O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Spend it where Allah makes you think it feasible.’ On that Allah’s
Apostle said, ‘Bravo! It is useful property. I have heard what you have said (O Abu Talha), and I think
it would be proper if you gave it to your Kith and kin.’ Abu Talha said, I will do so, O Allah’s
Apostle.’ Then Abu Talha distributed that garden amongst his relatives and his cousins.”

Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) distributed something (from the resources of Zakat) amongst a group of people while I
was sitting amongst them, but he left a man whom I considered the best of the lot. So, I went up to
Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and asked him secretly, “Why have you left that person? By Allah! I consider him a
believer.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Or merely a Muslim (Who surrender to Allah).” I remained quiet for a
while but could not help repeating my question because of what I knew about him. I said, “O Allah’s
Apostle! Why have you left that person? By Allah! I consider him a believer. ” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Or
merely a Muslim.” I remained quiet for a while but could not help repeating my question because of
what I knew about him. I said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Why have you left that person? By Allah! I
consider him a believer.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Or merely a Muslim.” Then Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h)
said, “I give to a person while another is dearer to me, for fear that he may be thrown in the Hell-fire
on his face (by reneging from Islam).”

On `Id ul Fitr or `Id ul Adha Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) (p.b.u.h) went out to the Musalla. After finishing the
prayer, he delivered the sermon and ordered the people to give alms. He said, “O people! Give alms.”
Then he went towards the women and said. “O women! Give alms, for I have seen that the majority of
the dwellers of Hell-Fire were you (women).” The women asked, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! What is the
reason for it?” He replied, “O women! You curse frequently, and are ungrateful to your husbands. I
have not seen anyone more deficient in intelligence and religion than you. O women, some of you can
lead a cautious wise man astray.” Then he left. And when he reached his house, Zainab, the wife of
Ibn Mas`ud, came and asked permission to enter It was said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! It is Zainab.” He
asked, ‘Which Zainab?” The reply was that she was the wife of Ibn Mas’ub. He said, “Yes, allow her
to enter.” And she was admitted. Then she said, “O Prophet of Allah! Today you ordered people to
give alms and I had an ornament and intended to give it as alms, but Ibn Mas`ud said that he and his
children deserved it more than anybody else.” The Prophet (ﷺ) replied, “Ibn Mas`ud had spoken the truth.
Your husband and your children had more right to it than anybody else.”

Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, “There is no Zakat either on a horse or a slave belonging to a Muslim.”