Sa‘d ibn ‘Ubādah sought a ruling from the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessi…

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Hadith text: Sa‘d ibn ‘Ubādah sought a ruling from the Messenger of…

عن عَبْدُ الله بْنُ عَبَّاسٍ رضي الله عنه قال: «استَفْتَى سعد بن عُبَادَةَ رسول الله في نَذْرٍ كان على أمِّه، تُوُفِّيَتْ قبل أَنْ تقضيَهُ، قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : فاقْضِهِ عنها».

Explanation of the hadith: Sa‘d ibn ‘Ubādah sought a ruling from the Messenger of…

Sa‘d's mother had died, before fulfilling a vow that was due upon her. Her son Sa‘d asked the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) whether he could fulfill it on her behalf, and the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessing be upon him) allowed him to do so.

Categories : Jurisprudence of Transactions · Oaths and Vows · Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles

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