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Sahih al-Bukhari 2305 (Book 40, Hadith 6) #2209
Generosity in Paying Rights

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) taught that the best amongst us is the one who pays the rights of others generously.

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet owed somebody a camel of a certain age. When he came to demand it back, the Prophet said (to some people), "Give him (his due)". When the people searched for a camel of that age, they found none, but found a camel one year older. The Prophet said, "Give (it to) him". On that, the man remarked, "You have given me my right in full. May Allah give you in full". The Prophet said, "The best amongst you is the one who pays the rights of others generously".
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو نُعَيْمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ كَانَ لِرَجُلٍ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ سِنٌّ مِنَ الإِبِلِ فَجَاءَهُ يَتَقَاضَاهُ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ أَعْطُوهُ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَطَلَبُوا سِنَّهُ فَلَمْ يَجِدُوا لَهُ إِلاَّ سِنًّا فَوْقَهَا‏.‏ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ أَعْطُوهُ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَقَالَ أَوْفَيْتَنِي أَوْفَى اللَّهُ بِكَ‏.‏ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ ‏"‏ إِنَّ خِيَارَكُمْ أَحْسَنُكُمْ قَضَاءً

TOPICS
generosity  *  rights  *  payment

QUICK LESSONS:
Give people their dues generously; Be kind and fair in dealings with others; Strive for Allah’s pleasure through generosity; Respect other people’s rights.
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith narrated by Abu Huraira teaches us about generosity and paying rights. It tells us that when someone comes to demand their due, we should give it to them without hesitation. Furthermore, it also teaches us that the best amongst us is the one who pays other people's rights generously. This means that we should not only pay what is due but also be generous with our payment and give more than what is required if possible. We should always remember this teaching of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and strive to be generous in our dealings with others so as to gain Allah's pleasure.

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