ابن ماجہ · Hadith 2706

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah said: “A man came to the Prophet and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, tell me, which of the people has most right to my good companionship?' He said: 'Yes, by your father, you will certainly be told. He said: 'Your mother.' He said, 'Then who?' He said: 'Then your mother.' He said: 'Then who?' He said: 'Then your mother.' He said: 'Then who?' He said: 'Then your father.' He said: 'Tell me, 0 Messenger of Allah, about my wealth – how should I give in charity?' He said: 'Yes, by Allah, you will certainly be told. You should give in charity when you are still healthy and greedy for wealth, hoping for a long life and fearing poverty. Do not tarry until your soul reaches here and you say: "My wealth is for so-and-so," and "My wealth is for so-and-so," and it will be for them even though you dislike that.'"

Translated by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan · Reviewed by Islamic University of Madinah · Published March 2020