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