Hadith: If a man spends something on his family, seeking reward from Allah for it, it will be recorded for him as charity
عن أبي مسعود رضي الله عنه عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
«إِذَا أَنْفَقَ الرَّجُلُ عَلَى أَهْلِهِ يَحْتَسِبُهَا فَهُوَ لَهُ صَدَقَةٌ».
[صحيح] - [متفق عليه] - [صحيح البخاري: 55]
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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."
[Authentic hadith] - [Narrated by Bukhari & Muslim] - [Sahih Bukhari - 55]
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informs that when a man spends on his family, whose maintenance is due upon him, such as his wife, parents, and children, seeking nearness to Allah Almighty by doing so and pursuing reward from Him, he will have the reward of charity.
Benefits from the Hadith
- 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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