Is this Hadith reliable?
من جاع أو احتاج فكتمه الناس كان حقا على الله عز وجل أن يرزقه رزق سنة من حلال
Answer
Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) has recorded this Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma). Imam Tabarani (rahimahullah) has recorded a similar narration on the authority of Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu).
(Shu’abul Iman, Hadith: 9581, Al Mu’jamul Awsat, Hadith: 2379 and Al Mu’jamus Saghir, Hadith: 214)
Although the chain is weak, the Hadith is suitable to quote. ‘Allamah Suyuti (rahimahullah) has also cited corroborating narrations.
(Refer: Majma’uz Zawaid, vol. 10 pg. 256, Tanzihush Shari’ah, vol. 2 pg. 131, Targhib, vol. 1 pg. 593)
Translation
Whoever is hungry or has some need but conceals it, Allah Ta’ala will provide for him halal sustenance for an entire year.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar