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Musnad Ahmad Hadith 7348

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In-book entry
230

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Hadith text

Original Arabic

حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الْأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ: " أَفْضَلُ الصَّدَقَةِ مَا كَانَ، يَعْنِي، عَنْ ظَهْرِ غِنًى، وَابْدَأْ بِمَنْ تَعُولُ " (٢)،

Translation

English translation

It is narrated from Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: The best charity is that which is given when the heart is content, and the upper hand is better than the lower hand, and you should begin giving charity and alms to those who are under your responsibility.

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Where is this hadith found?

This is Hadith 7348 in Musnad Ahmad. It appears in Book 30, Musnad of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), as in-book entry 230.

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Reference details

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Musnad Ahmad
In-book entry
230

Source and grading notes

مسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 7348

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