If a man spends something on his family, seeking reward from Allah for it, it will be reco…

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Authenticity grade : Authentic

Hadith text: If a man spends something on his family, seeking reward…

عن أبي مسعود رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «إِذَا أَنْفَقَ الرَّجُلُ عَلَى أَهْلِهِ يَحْتَسِبُهَا فَهُوَ لَهُ صَدَقَةٌ».

Abu Mas‘ūd (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: "If a man spends something on his family, seeking reward from Allah for it, it will be recorded for him as charity."

Explanation of the hadith: If a man spends something on his family, seeking reward…

Lessons: If a man spends something on his family, seeking reward…

• A man obtains a reward for spending on his family.
• The believer should perform good deeds for the sake of Allah and in pursuit of reward from Him.
• One should harbor good intentions in every deed he performs, including spending on his family.

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