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Sunan Ibn Majah 2510 (Book 18, Hadith 9) #31864
Paying Taxes on Buried Treasure

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that a fifth of any treasure found buried in the ground should be given to the government.

It was narrated from Ibn'Abbas that the Messenger of Allah said: "One fifth is due on buried treasure".
حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيىٍّ الْجَهْضَمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ‏ "‏ فِي الرِّكَازِ الْخُمُسُ

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taxation  *  treasure  *  fifth  *  government  *  khums  *  maal

QUICK LESSONS:
Pay taxes honestly and responsibly.

EXPLANATIONS:
According to this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that when someone finds buried treasure, they must give one fifth of it to the government. This is known as khums or “one-fifth” in Arabic. It is a form of taxation and is meant to help support those who are less fortunate and provide for public services such as roads and schools. This hadith teaches us that we should pay our taxes honestly and not try to hide our wealth from the government. It also reminds us that we should use our money wisely and not waste it on unnecessary things.

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