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Riyad as-Salihin 320 (Book) #38705
Charity of that which you Love

SUMMARY: Abu Talhah was the richest among the Ansar of Al-Madinah and he gave away his most beloved property as charity for Allah's sake.

Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Abu Talhah (May Allah be pleased with him) was the richest among the Ansar of Al-Madinah and possessed the largest property; and among his possessions what he loved most was his garden known as Bairuha which was opposite the mosque, and Messenger of Allah often visited it and drank from its fresh water. When this ayah was revealed: "By no means shall you attain Al-Birr (piety, righteousness - here it means Allah's reward, ie, Jannah), unless you spend (in Allah's Cause) of that which you love," (3:92). Abu Talhah came to Messenger of Allah , and said: "Allah says in His Book: 'By no means shall you attain Al-Birr, unless you spend (in Allah's Cause) of that which you love,' and the dearest of my property is Bairuha so I have given it as Sadaqah (charity) for Allah's sake, and I anticipate its reward with Him; so spend it, O Messenger of Allah, as Allah guides you". Messenger of Allah said, "Well-done! That is profitable property. I have heard what you have said, but I think you should spend it on your nearest relatives". So Abu Talhah distributed it among his nearest relatives and cousins. Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعنه قال‏:‏ كان أبو طلحة أكثر الأنصار بالمدينة مالاً من نخل، وكان أحب أمواله إليه بيرحاء، وكانت مستقبلة المسجد، وكان رسول الله يدخلها، ويشرب من ماء فيها طيب، فلما نزلت هذه الآية‏:‏ ‏{‏لن تنالوا البر حتى تنفقوا مما تحبون‏}‏ ‏(‏‏(‏آل عمران‏:‏ 92‏)‏‏)‏ قام أبو طلحة إلى رسول الله فقال‏:‏ يا رسول الله إن الله تبارك وتعالى يقول‏:‏ ‏{‏لن تنالوا البر حتى تنفقوا مما تحبون‏} وإن أحب مالي إلي بيرحاء، وإنها صدقة لله تعالى، وأرجو برها وذخرها عند الله تعالى، فضعها يا رسول الله حيث أراك الله‏.‏ فقال رسول الله ‏:‏ ‏ "‏بخ‏!‏ ذلك مال رابح، وذلك مال رابح‏!‏ وقد سمعت ما قلت، وإني أرى أن تجعلها في الأقربين‏"‏ فقال أبو طلحة‏:‏ أفعل يا رسول الله، فقسمها أبو طلحة في أقاربه وبني عمه‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ وسبق بيان ألفاظه في‏:‏ باب الإنفاق مما يحب‏.‏

TOPICS
charity  *  love  *  reward  *  property

QUICK LESSONS:
Give away something we love if it will bring us closer to God or benefit others in some way .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about a man named Abu Talhah who was one of the wealthiest people in Madinah. He owned a garden called Bairuha, which was very dear to him, and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ often visited it. When Allah revealed an ayat in Surat Ali Imran that said “By no means shall you attain Al-Birr (piety, righteousness - here it means Allah's reward, ie, Jannah) unless you spend (in Allah's Cause) of that which you love” Abu Talhah decided to give away his beloved garden as charity for Allah’s sake. He asked Prophet Muhammad ﷺ how he should spend it and the Prophet advised him to distribute it among his nearest relatives and cousins. This hadith teaches us that we should be willing to give up something we love if it will bring us closer to God or benefit others in some way. It also shows us how important family ties are in Islam; even when giving charity we should prioritize our closest relatives first before anyone else.

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