English translation
2900. (Another chain) from Al-Miqdām Al-Kindī that he said: "The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: 'I am more worthy of every believer than himself. So whoever leaves behind a debt or dependants (Dai'ah), then refer it to me. And whoever leaves behind any wealth, it is for his family. And I am the Mawlā of those who have no Mawlā, I inherit his wealth, and fulfill his liabilities. A maternal uncle is a Mawlā for those who have no Mawlā. He inherits his wealth and fulfills his liabilities.'" [1] (Hasan) Abū Dāwūd said: Ad-Dai'ah means dependants. Abū Dāwūd said: Az-Zubaidī reported it from Rāshīd bin Sa'd, from Ibn 'Ā'idh, from Al-Miqdām. It has also been reported by Mu'āwiyah bin Sāliḥ from Rāshīd, who said: "I heard Al-Miqdām..."
