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Riyad as-Salihin 622 (Book) #39007
Refusing Gifts During Ihram

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) declined to accept a gift of a wild ass because he was in the state of Ihram.

Sa'b bin Jaththamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I presented a wild ass to Messenger of Allah as a gift but he returned it to me. When he perceived signs of despair on my face, he said, "I have declined to accept it because I am in the state of Ihram". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
وعن الصعب بن جثامة رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ أهديت رسول الله حماراً وحشياً فرده علي، فلما رأى ما في وجهي قال‏:‏ “إنا لم نرده عليك إلا لأنا حرم” ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

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gift  *  refusal  *  hadiyy  *  jaththamah  *  ihram

QUICK LESSONS:
Respect your religious obligations and duties even if you really want something offered by someone else as a kind gesture.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the Prophet Muhammad's refusal to accept a gift of a wild ass while he was in the state of Ihram. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was known for his generosity and kindness, so it may have been surprising for some people that he refused this gift. However, during the state of Ihram, Muslims are not allowed to accept gifts or presents from others as it is considered an act that could lead to bribery or corruption. This hadith teaches us that even though we may want something very badly and someone offers it to us as a kind gesture, we should still remain mindful and respectful of our religious obligations and duties. We should also remember that sometimes what appears to be generous can actually lead us away from our faith if we do not take care when accepting gifts or presents from others.

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