Hadith 25
Charity for Every Joint
على كل سلامى صدقة
كُلُّ سُلامَى مِنْ النَّاسِ عَلَيْهِ صَدَقَةٌ، كُلَّ يَوْمٍ تَطْلُعُ فِيهِ الشَّمْسُ
Translation
Every joint of the human being requires a charity every day the sun rises.
Narrated by
Abu Hurairah
أبو هريرة رضي الله عنه
Source
Sahih Muslim
صحيح مسلم
Explanation
The hadith explains that charity (sadaqah) includes many acts: reconciling between people, helping someone with their mount, good words, steps to prayer, and removing harm from the road.
Key Lessons
- 1Charity is broader than monetary giving
- 2Good deeds show gratitude for blessings
- 3Every joint is a blessing requiring thanks
- 4Two units of Duha prayer suffice for this