Combining Abu Bakr’s bequest of one-fifth with the lack of recommendation for it in the case of one with little wealth
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Question:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. I say: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It is reported that it was narrated from Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) that he bequeathed one-fifth, even though he left behind only a small amount of wealth. How do you reconcile this with the opinion that it is not recommended to bequeath any part of one’s wealth if one has only a small amount?
Answer:
And who knows that Abu Bakr left behind only a small amount of wealth? Abu Bakr was a well-known merchant in trade (may Allah be pleased with him) from the day he was in Makkah, and he was known for trading. However, he spent a great deal in the cause of Allah. Otherwise, he was engaged in trade from the day he was in Makkah. Yes.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. I say: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. It is reported that it was narrated from Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) that he bequeathed one-fifth, even though he left behind only a small amount of wealth. How do you reconcile this with the opinion that it is not recommended to bequeath any part of one’s wealth if one has only a small amount?
Answer:
And who knows that Abu Bakr left behind only a small amount of wealth? Abu Bakr was a well-known merchant in trade (may Allah be pleased with him) from the day he was in Makkah, and he was known for trading. However, he spent a great deal in the cause of Allah. Otherwise, he was engaged in trade from the day he was in Makkah. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 35 من 89|شرح العدة في شرح العمدة|كتاب الوصايا|صالح الفوزان|الفقه|كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:05:53)
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