The reason for the Prophet's saying: "One-third, and one-third is a lot"
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Question:
He asks: What is the occasion for the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), "One-third, and one-third is a lot"?
Answer:
When Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) was stricken with an illness, he said to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): "I have wealth, and my only heir is a daughter of mine. Should I give away all my wealth in charity?" He said, "No." He said, "Half of it?" He said, "No." He said, "One-third?" He said,Sahih Muslim 1628a This is the reason for the hadith. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
He asks: What is the occasion for the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), "One-third, and one-third is a lot"?
Answer:
When Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) was stricken with an illness, he said to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): "I have wealth, and my only heir is a daughter of mine. Should I give away all my wealth in charity?" He said, "No." He said, "Half of it?" He said, "No." He said, "One-third?" He said,
Give one-third (in charity) and that is quite enough. To leave your heirs rich is better than to leave them poor, begging from people
الثلث والثلث كثير إنك أنت ذر ورثتك أغنياء خير من أن تذرهم عالة يتكففون الناسThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/078 — archive.org (10:31)
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