Explanation of the Hadith: "One-third, and one-third is a lot"
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Question:
A listener says: I heard a hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and I want to know the occasion on which he said this hadith, whereBulugh al-Maram 7:223 May Allah bless you.
Answer:
This is regarding the bequest. Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) has legislated the bequest of wealth. It is recommended for the Muslim to bequeath from his wealth something that will benefit him after his death, within the limit of one-third or less. One-third is a lot; it is better to reduce it below one-third. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
A listener says: I heard a hadith from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and I want to know the occasion on which he said this hadith, where
He replied, "You may give a third as Sadaqah, which is still a lot. To leave your heirs rich is better than to leave them poor and begging from people."
قال الثلث والثلث كثير إنك أن تدر ورثتك أغنياء خير من أن تدراهم عالة يتكففون الناسAnswer:
This is regarding the bequest. Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) has legislated the bequest of wealth. It is recommended for the Muslim to bequeath from his wealth something that will benefit him after his death, within the limit of one-third or less. One-third is a lot; it is better to reduce it below one-third. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7591 — youtube.com (13:41)
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