Nasai

1366. Commentary:

➊ Allah! Allah! The selflessness of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, that he was not willing to keep Allah’s wealth in his house even for a single night. Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. May Allah reward him on our behalf with the best of rewards.

➋ It is understood from this that if a thought accidentally comes to mind during prayer, it does not invalidate the prayer.

➌ From this blessed hadith, it is also understood that it was the noble habit of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam to sit for a while after the prayer; otherwise, the noble Companions radi Allahu anhum would not have been surprised. Also, due to some excuse, one may do so, but it should not be made a habit.

➍ When the imam does something out of the ordinary, he should clarify it before his companions so that doubts and suspicions do not arise in their hearts.

Hadith Commentary:
From this hadith, it is understood that if, after the obligatory (fard) prayer, the imam becomes aware of an urgent need, he may stand up and leave, because it is not necessary or obligatory for the imam to remain seated in his place without reason after giving salam at the end of the obligatory prayers.

From this incident, it is also evident how intensely the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) felt the weight of his prophetic responsibilities, such that even keeping a single tola of gold in the house, even as a trust and only for one night, seemed disagreeable to him.

Then, curse be upon those opponents who show disrespect towards such a pure Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), may my father and mother be sacrificed for him, and who, Allah forbid, continue to make false accusations of worldliness against him (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam).

May Allah guide them.

Hadith Commentary:
The following rulings are established from this hadith:
➊ After completing the prayer, it is not necessary to remain seated on the prayer mat; it is permissible to get up and leave immediately if there is a need.
➋ If, while coming or going, stepping over people’s necks does not cause them any discomfort, then there is no harm in it.
In normal circumstances, this is prohibited.
(Musnad Ahmad: 424/3)
➌ During the prayer, it is permissible to intend to perform permissible acts.
➍ If a person is able to do something himself, it is permissible to instruct someone else regarding it.
(Fath al-Bari: 2/436)

Hadith Commentary:
During the prayer, the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) remembered the remaining gold nugget that was to be distributed. From here, the purpose of the chapter is established.

Hadith Commentary:
From this hadith, it is understood that if something comes to mind during the prayer, it does not invalidate the prayer, because the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) remembered during the prayer a piece of gold that had not yet been distributed. Then, after the prayer, he hastened to carry out the matter concerning it, but he did not repeat the prayer, because such an occurrence does not invalidate the prayer.

From this, it is also understood that one should hasten in performing good deeds.

(Fath al-Bari: 3/118)

Hadith Commentary: (It is established from the hadith that) it is better to hasten in giving charity and alms (sadaqah). One should not delay lest death comes or the wealth no longer remains, and thus one is deprived of the reward.

Another implication of the chapter could be that a person who possesses the minimum amount (nisab) may pay his zakat even before the completion of the full year.

Further clarification on this matter is found in this hadith:

From Ali, «أَنَّ الْعَبَّاسَ سَأَلَ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فِي تَعْجِيلِ صَدَقَتِهِ قَبْلَ أَنْ تَحِلَّ، فَرَخَّصَ لَهُ فِي ذَلِكَ» (narrated by Abu Dawud, al-Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah, and al-Darimi):

That is, Abbas (radi Allahu anhu) asked the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) whether he could pay his zakat before the year had passed, and the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) granted him permission.

Ibn Malik said: “This indicates the permissibility of hastening the payment of zakat after attaining the nisab, before the completion of the year,” etc. (Mirqat)

That is, Ibn Malik said that this hadith indicates that after the prescribed nisab is attained, zakat may be paid even before the completion of the year.

Hadith Commentary:
(1)
This hadith proves that it is better to hasten in giving charity and alms, lest death should come or the wealth should no longer remain, and a person, by withholding it, is deprived of the reward. Therefore, one should hasten in doing good deeds.

(2)
Imam Bukhari rahimahullah, in the chapter heading, has mentioned the recommendation (istihbab) of hastening in giving charity, whereas the hadith clearly indicates the dislike (karahah) of delay. Therefore, the Imam should have established a chapter heading regarding the dislike of delay, which is clearly understood from the hadith.

The reason for this is that Imam Bukhari rahimahullah, as per his habit, prefers subtle insight and gives precedence to fine points over the apparent meaning. On this basis, Imam Bukhari has established the chapter heading of the recommendation of hastening.
(Fath al-Bari: 3/377)