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Could you provide a reference for this Hadith?
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“O ‘Aaishah! Do not turn away a poor man even if all you can give is half a date.”
Answer
Imam Tirmidhi (rahimahullah) has recorded this as part of a longer Hadith.
(Sunan Tirmidhi, Hadith: 2352. Also see Fathul Bari, Hadith: 1418)
The Hadith is suitable to quote.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
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