Encyclopedia of Translated Hadiths (HadeethEnc) · Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles
Number: 6460
If a man spends something on his family, seeking reward from Allah for it, it will be recorded for him as charity
عن أبي مسعود رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «إِذَا أَنْفَقَ الرَّجُلُ عَلَى أَهْلِهِ يَحْتَسِبُهَا فَهُوَ لَهُ صَدَقَةٌ».
Abu Mas‘ūd (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "If a man spends something on his family, seeking reward from Allah for it, it will be recorded for him as charity."
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Grade[Authentic][Agreed upon]
Explanation
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informs that when a man spends on his family, whose maintenance is due upon him, such as his wife, parents, and children, seeking nearness to Allah Almighty by doing so and pursuing reward from Him, he will have the reward of charity.
Benefits of the hadith
- A man obtains a reward for spending on his family.
- The believer should perform good deeds for the sake of Allah and in pursuit of reward from Him.
- One should harbor good intentions in every deed he performs, including spending on his family.
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