Is this hadith regarding the wealth muslims are allowed to collect sahih?
The hadith regarding the wealth that Muslims are allowed to collect states: Those who accumulate wealth are among the lowest on the Day of Resurrection, except the one who says regarding his wealth: 'This belongs to me, this to the right, this to the left,' and acquires it through permissible means.
Sunan Ibn Majah 38:31.
However, this hadith is graded as Daif Munkar by scholars like Al-Albani, which means it is considered weak. Therefore, while it provides a moral lesson about the proper attitude towards wealth, it should not be relied upon as a strong source of Islamic law or doctrine.
Additionally, the Prophet ﷺ also stated: Whoever Allah grants wealth and does not pay its zakat, on the Day of Resurrection he will be made to carry his wealth in the form of a bald-headed thorny male goat with two long horns...
Sahih al-Bukhari 65:87. This narration emphasizes the importance of paying zakat and highlights the consequences of failing to do so, which is a more authoritative stance on the treatment of wealth in Islam.
In summary, while the hadith you mentioned offers insights into the attitude towards wealth, its weak status means it should be approached with caution, and other stronger narrations should be prioritized for guidance.
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Sunan Ibn Majah 38:31
Sunan Ibn Majah · Book 38, Hadith 31 · Narrated by Abu Dharr
The Messenger of Allah said, 'Those who accumulate wealth are among the lowest on the Day of Resurrection, except the one who says regarding his wealth: “This belongs to me, this to the right, this to the left,” and acquires it through permissible means.'
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Sahih al-Bukhari 65:87
Sahih al-Bukhari · Book 65, Hadith 87 · Narrated by Abu Huraira
The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, said: 'Whoever Allah grants wealth and does not pay its zakat, on the Day of Resurrection he will be made to carry his wealth in the form of a bald-headed thorny male goat with two long horns, which will encircle him. It will seize him by his two cheeks and say: "I am your wealth, I am your treasure." Then he recited: "And let not those who stingily withhold what Allah has given them of His bounty think that it is good for them..." (Quran 3:180).'
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