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Sunan an-Nasai 3634 (Book 30, Hadith 24) #18248
Reducing Bequests According to the Prophet Muhammad

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) advised people to reduce their bequests to one-quarter of their wealth, as one-third is too much.

It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbas said: "If the people were to reduce (their bequests) to one-quarter (of their wealth, that would be better), because the Messenger of Allah said: 'One-third, and one-third is much or large'."
أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ لَوْ غَضَّ النَّاسُ إِلَى الرُّبُعِ لأَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ الثُّلُثَ وَالثُّلُثُ كَثِيرٌ أَوْ كَبِيرٌ

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bequest  *  reduce  *  wealth  *  quarter  *  wasiyyah  *  nasq  *  maal  *  raba

QUICK LESSONS:
Follow the advice given by the Prophet Muhammad regarding reducing bequests to a quarter of ones'swealth

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith narrated by Ibn 'Abbas states that the Prophet Muhammad advised people to reduce their bequests, or wasiyyah, when leaving behind a will. He suggested that they should not give away more than a quarter of their wealth, as giving away one third is too much. This hadith teaches us about the importance of being generous and kind with our wealth while also being mindful and responsible with it. It encourages us to think carefully about how we distribute our money after we pass away so that it can benefit those who need it most. We should strive for balance in all aspects of life and this includes how we manage our finances both during our lifetime and after death.

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