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Sunan Ibn Majah 1828 (Book 8, Hadith 46) #31180
The Encouragement of Sadaqatul-Fitr

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraged the practice of Sadaqatul-Fitr before Zakat was revealed, but did not make it obligatory.

It was narrated that: Qais bin Sa'ad said: "The Messenger of Allah enjoined Sadaqatul-Fitr upon is before (the command of) Zakat was revealed. He neither ordered us (to pay) nor forbade us (from paying it), so we did it".
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ بْنِ كُهَيْلٍ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُخَيْمِرَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي عَمَّارٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، قَالَ أَمَرَنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ ـ بِصَدَقَةِ الْفِطْرِ قَبْلَ أَنْ تُنْزَلَ الزَّكَاةُ فَلَمَّا نَزَلَتِ الزَّكَاةُ لَمْ يَأْمُرْنَا وَلَمْ يَنْهَنَا وَنَحْنُ نَفْعَلُهُ

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commandment  *  sadaqatulfitr  *  zakat  *  muhammad

QUICK LESSONS:
Give charity when you can afford it.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about the importance of giving charity during Ramadan. Before the commandment for Zakat was revealed, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraged his followers to give a form of charity known as Sadaqah al-Fitr. This type of charity is given at the end of Ramadan and is meant to help those in need. It is not obligatory like Zakat but it is still highly recommended by the Prophet and should be done if one can afford it. Giving this type of charity helps to spread wealth among those who are less fortunate and can help them have a better life during Ramadan and beyond.

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