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Sunan an-Nasai 3633 (Book 30, Hadith 23) #18247
Leaving Wealth for Heirs

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad advised Sa'd to leave one-third of his wealth to his heirs, as it is better than leaving them poor and dependent on others.

It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allah came to visit Sa'd (when he was sick). Sa'd said to him: "O Messenger of Allah, shall I bequeath two-thirds of my wealth?" He said: "No". He said: "Shall I bequeath half?" He said: "No". He said: "Shall I bequeath one-third?" He said: "Yes, one-third, and one-third is much or large. If you leave your heirs independent of means that is better than if you leave them poor, holding out their hands".
أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْوَلِيدِ الْفَحَّامُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَبِيعَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامُ بْنُ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَتَى سَعْدًا يَعُودُهُ فَقَالَ لَهُ سَعْدٌ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أُوصِي بِثُلُثَىْ مَالِي قَالَ ‏"‏ لاَ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ فَأُوصِي بِالنِّصْفِ قَالَ ‏"‏ لاَ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ فَأُوصِي بِالثُّلُثِ قَالَ ‏"‏ نَعَمِ الثُّلُثَ وَالثُّلُثُ كَثِيرٌ أَوْ كَبِيرٌ إِنَّكَ أَنْ تَدَعَ وَرَثَتَكَ أَغْنِيَاءَ خَيْرٌ مِنْ أَنْ تَدَعَهُمْ فُقَرَاءَ يَتَكَفَّفُونَ

TOPICS
inheritance  *  wealth  *  bequeath  *  wasaya  *  thuluth

QUICK LESSONS:
Provide for your family after you pass away; Be generous and charitable; Take care of your loved ones even after you are gone.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the importance of leaving wealth for one's heirs. The Prophet Muhammad was visiting Sa'd when he asked if he should bequeath two-thirds, half or one-third of his wealth. The Prophet advised him to leave one-third, as it is much or large and will ensure that his heirs are independent of means. This hadith teaches us that it is important to provide for our families after we pass away so they can live comfortably without having to depend on others. It also shows us the importance of generosity and charity in Islam, as well as the value placed on taking care of our loved ones even after we are gone.

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