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Hadith 2335

Chapter on Spending and the Dislike of Hoarding

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Chapter on Spending and the Dislike of Hoarding

Zujajat al-Masabih 2335Volume 1

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Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The example of a miser and a charitable person is like two men wearing iron cloaks that are tightly fitted around their chests and shoulders. Whenever the charitable person gives charity, the cloak expands until it covers him completely and conceals his footsteps. Whenever the miser intends to give charity, the cloak tightens, and every ring clings to its place.”
Possible references (unverified, pending editorial review)
  • Candidate: Sahih al-Bukhari 1443 (unverified) 96% confidence
  • Candidate: Sahih Muslim 1021a (unverified) 94% confidence

Confidence and text similarity are not editorial verification.