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Sunan Abi Dawud 4034 (Book 34, Hadith 15) #24324
Accepting Gifts with Gratitude

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad accepted a gift of clothing from King Dhu Yazan, which was purchased for thirty-three camels or she-camels.

Narrated Anas ibn Malik: The King Dhu Yazan presented to the apostle of Allah a suit of clothes which he had purchased for thirty-three camels or thirty-three she-camels. He accepted it.
حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ عَوْنٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عُمَارَةُ بْنُ زَاذَانَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ مَلِكَ، ذِي يَزَنَ أَهْدَى إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ حُلَّةً أَخَذَهَا بِثَلاَثَةٍ وَثَلاَثِينَ بَعِيرًا أَوْ ثَلاَثٍ وَثَلاَثِينَ نَاقَةً فَقَبِلَهَا

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gift  *  gratitude  *  clothing  *  hibah  *  shukr  *  libas

QUICK LESSONS:
Accept gifts with gratitude and humility

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the importance of accepting gifts with gratitude. It is narrated by Anas ibn Malik that the King Dhu Yazan presented to the Prophet Muhammad a suit of clothes which he had purchased for thirty-three camels or she-camels. The Prophet accepted it, showing his appreciation and gratitude for the gift. This teaches us that we should always accept gifts with humility and thankfulness, no matter how small they may be. We should also remember that even if we do not need something, it is still polite to accept it graciously and show our appreciation for someone's thoughtfulness in giving us a present.

This hadith also reminds us of the importance of generosity and kindness towards others; even if we are not able to give material things, we can still show our love through kind words and gestures. We should strive to be generous in spirit as well as in action so that others may benefit from our good deeds too!

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