It is reported about Sayyiduna Salman al-Farisi (may Allah be pleased with him) that he brought the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) a food-tray on which there were fresh dates. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked: "What is this?" He said: "This is charity for you and for your Companions." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "O Salman, we do not eat charity." So Sayyiduna Salman (may Allah be pleased with him) took it away. The next day Sayyiduna Salman (may Allah be pleased with him) brought the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) a food-tray on which there were fresh dates. He (peace and blessings be upon him) asked: "What is this food-tray?" He said: "It is a gift." The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to his Companions: "Come closer and eat."
Al-Tabarani recorded it in al-Mu'jam al-Kabir, and its narrators are thiqat (trustworthy).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الزكاة / 4489
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ صحیح
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