Khalad bin Sa’ib narrates from his father that the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever cultivates a crop, then any bird or any creature seeking sustenance eats from it, it is a charity for him.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب البيوع والكسب والمعاش وما يتعلق بالتجارة / 5750
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«اسناده حسن ۔ أخرجه الطبراني في ’’الكبير‘‘: 4134، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 16558 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 16674»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The term "al-‘afiyah" applies to every living being that seeks sustenance, whether it is a human, an animal, or a bird. Furthermore, this word is also used for a group.