: It exclusively compiles narrations from the two most authentic collections: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
At first glance, another authentic hadith (Sahih Muslim, Book of Transactions) reports that the Prophet prohibited "taking land for a fixed portion of its produce." Scholars explain that the prohibition (from Rafi' ibn Khadij) referred to a specific pre-Islamic custom in Medina called — renting land for a fixed quantity of produce (e.g., 10 bushels of dates regardless of whether the field yielded 20 or 100). This type of contract involved uncertainty (Gharar) and potential injustice.
After the conquest of Khaybar in 7 AH, the Prophet (PBUH) allowed the Jewish farmers to continue working the land on the condition that all agricultural output — dates and crops — would be split equally between the Muslims (the owners) and the workers. This is known as (sharecropping) or Mugharasah (for trees). The Prophet did not charge a fixed rent in gold or silver; rather, compensation was a known percentage (50%) of the actual yield. Umdah Al-ahkam Vol. 3 Hadith No. 460
The Prophet’s gaze did not waver. He gestured to the scale. (Quran 26:182)
For the purpose of this article, we will explore Hadith 460 based on its standard thematic placement in Vol. 3: and its direct connection to voluntary charity. : It exclusively compiles narrations from the two
The phrasing indicates a habitual, almost reflexive act of giving. It is not a calculated, once-a-year tax, but a continuous outpouring of generosity. This aligns with the Fiqh principle that voluntary charity is highly recommended at all times, especially to ward off calamities.
These scholars provide the necessary context for the legal implications of each Hadith, ensuring that the reader understands the (jurisprudence) behind the Ahadith (prophetic traditions). After the conquest of Khaybar in 7 AH,
Narrated by 'Aisha: "I said, 'O Allah's Messenger! I have two neighbors and would like to know to which of them I should give presents.' He replied, 'To the one whose door is nearer to you.'" Riyad as-Salihin