Sunan Abī Dāwūd is one of the six major hadith collections in Sunni Islam, compiled by Imam Abū Dāwūd al-Sijistānī. It focuses on hadiths related to Islamic law (fiqh), offering a detailed record of the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ that form the basis for legal rulings. Carefully selected from hundreds of thousands of narrations, it emphasizes authenticity and relevance to jurisprudence, making it a key reference for scholars and students of Islamic law.

Book 9, Zakat (Kitāb al‑Zakāt), discusses the obligations, types, and distribution of charitable alms (zakat).

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 109

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 109 Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: When this verse was revealed: “And those who hoard gold and silver,” the Muslims were grieved about it. Umar said: I shall dispel your care. He, therefore, went and said: Prophet of Allah, your Companions were grieved by this verse. The Messenger of Allah […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 110

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 110 Narrated Ali ibn Abu Talib: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: A beggar has the right though he may be riding (a horse). حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا مُصْعَبُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ شُرَحْبِيلَ، حَدَّثَنِي يَعْلَى بْنُ أَبِي يَحْيَى، عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتِ حُسَيْنٍ، عَنْ حُسَيْنِ بْنِ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ قَالَ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 111

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 111 The above mentioned tradition has also been transmitted by ‘Ali through a different chain of narrators in a similar manner from the Prophet(ﷺ). حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ رَافِعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ آدَمَ، حَدَّثَنَا زُهَيْرٌ، عَنْ شَيْخٍ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ سُفْيَانَ عِنْدَهُ عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ بِنْتِ حُسَيْنٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهَا، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، عَنِ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 112

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 112 Narrated Umm Bujayd: She took the oath of allegiance to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said to him: Messenger of Allah, a poor man stands at my door, but I find nothing to give him. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to her: If you do not […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 113

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 113 Asma‘ said My mother came to me seeking some act of kindness from me during the treaty of the Quraish (at Hudaibiyyah). While she hated Islam and she was a polytheist. I said Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), my mother has come to me while she hates Islam and […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 114

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 114 Buhaysah reported on the authority of his father: My father sought permission from the Prophet (ﷺ). (When permission was granted and he came near him) he lifted his shirt, and began to kiss him and embrace him (out of love for him). He asked: Messenger of Allah, what […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 115

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 115 ‘Abd al-Rahman bin Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) said The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) asked Is there anyone of you who provided food to a poor man today? Abu Bakr said I entered the mosque where a beggar was begging ; I found a piece […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 116

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 116 Narrated Jabir ibn Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: Nothing but Paradise must be begged for Allah’s sake. حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْعَبَّاسِ الْقِلَّوْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ الْحَضْرَمِيُّ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ مُعَاذٍ التَّيْمِيِّ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ الْمُنْكَدِرِ، عَنْ جَابِرٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ “‏ لاَ يُسْأَلُ […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 117

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 117 Narrated Abdullah ibn Umar: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: If anyone seeks protection in Allah’s name, grant him protection; if anyone begs in Allah’s name, give him something; if anyone gives you an invitation, accept it; and if anyone does you a kindness, recompense him; but if you have […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 118

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 118 Narrated Jabir ibn Abdullah Al-Ansari: While we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) a man brought him some gold equal in weight to an egg, and said: Messenger of Allah, I have got this from a mine; take it; it is sadaqah. I have no more […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 119

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 119 The above mentioned tradition has also been transmitted by Ibn Ishaq through a different chain of narrators to the same effect. This version adds “have your property with you from us. We have no need of it.” حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنِ ابْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، […]

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 120

Sunan Abi Dawud: Book 9, Hadith 120 Narrated Abu Sa’id al-Khudri: A man entered the mosque. The Prophet (ﷺ) commanded the people to throw their clothes as sadaqah. Thereupon they threw their clothes (as sadaqah). He then asked him to take two clothes from them. He reprimanded him and said: Take your clothe. حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ […]