The Meaning of Abu Hurayrah’s Hadith Regarding the Story of the Thief of Zakah
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Question:
Does Abu Hurayrah’s hadith imply that a thief is given a reprieve three times?
Answer:
Three times is explicit, three times, but Abu Hurayrah was lenient with him and did not stop him, may Allah have mercy on him...
Q: Does the hadith imply that a thief is given a reprieve three times?
The Shaykh: No, there is no reprieve; this is not permissible. But this was charity, and he was a poor man, and Abu Hurayrah had mercy on him. As long as it is charity, he may give him from it. An unknown person claimed to be poor, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) accepted his claim. This indicates that the agent should strive to do his best. If the agent of charity gives to some unknown poor people, there is nothing wrong with it; because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not rebuke him regarding charity for the poor.
Does Abu Hurayrah’s hadith imply that a thief is given a reprieve three times?
Answer:
Three times is explicit, three times, but Abu Hurayrah was lenient with him and did not stop him, may Allah have mercy on him...
Q: Does the hadith imply that a thief is given a reprieve three times?
The Shaykh: No, there is no reprieve; this is not permissible. But this was charity, and he was a poor man, and Abu Hurayrah had mercy on him. As long as it is charity, he may give him from it. An unknown person claimed to be poor, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) accepted his claim. This indicates that the agent should strive to do his best. If the agent of charity gives to some unknown poor people, there is nothing wrong with it; because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) did not rebuke him regarding charity for the poor.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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