Hadith+
    Beta 2
Help
 
X
GO
Browse All Books    Browse All Topics
LiteView
 
Quick Search 
Sunan Ibn Majah 2476 (Book 10, Hadith 61) #31428
The Importance of Freeing Slaves

SUMMARY: This hadith explains the importance of freeing slaves and how it is a form of charity.

It was narrated that Aishah said: 'Three Sunan were established because of Barirah: She was given the choice (of whether to remain married) when she was freed, and her husband was a slave; they used to give her charity and she used to give it as a gift to the Prophet , and he would say: 'It is charity for her and a gift for us,' and he said, the 'Wala' is for the one who set the slave free'."
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ مَضَى فِي بَرِيرَةَ ثَلاَثُ سُنَنٍ خُيِّرَتْ حِينَ أُعْتِقَتْ وَكَانَ زَوْجُهَا مَمْلُوكًا وَكَانُوا يَتَصَدَّقُونَ عَلَيْهَا فَتُهْدِي إِلَى النَّبِيِّ ـ ـ فَيَقُولُ ‏"‏ هُوَ عَلَيْهَا صَدَقَةٌ وَهُوَ لَنَا هَدِيَّةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ ‏"‏ الْوَلاَءُ لِمَنْ أَعْتَقَ

TOPICS
freedom  *  charity  *  slave  *  hurriyah  *  sadaqah  *  abd  *  wala

QUICK LESSONS:
Give charity generously; Help those who are less fortunate than yourself; Free slaves whenever possible; Show kindness towards others; Be generous with your wealth; Respect all people regardless of their status or background .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about the importance of freeing slaves, which was established by Barirah. It is said that she was given the choice to remain married when she was freed, and her husband was a slave. People used to give her charity and she would give it as a gift to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He would say that it is charity for her and a gift for us. He also said that 'Wala' is for the one who set the slave free. This hadith teaches us about how freeing slaves can be seen as an act of charity, which will be rewarded by Allah SWT in this life and in the hereafter. It also shows us how important it is to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves, such as those who are enslaved or oppressed in any way.

Please use the feedback below to report any discrepancies or concerns.

Feedback           Discuss      Disclaimer     

haluk
  
Prev    Next