English translation
2479. It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ said: "Surplus water should not be withheld, and neither should surplus water from a well." (Hasan)
Hadith 2479
The ProhibitionOf Withholding SurplusWater From CommonPastureland
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الحديث: 2479 ¦ الجزء: 2 ¦ الصفحة: 828
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Source no. 2479 · Volume 5 · Page 479
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2479 - حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ حَارِثَةَ، عَنْ عَمْرَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «لَا يُمْنَعُ فَضْلُ الْمَاءِ، وَلَا يُمْنَعُ نَقْعُ الْبِئْرِ»
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The fields and gardens which come first in the flow of water, have the first right to use the water. The Prophet's first decision gave Zubair his due right, at the same time needs of the second party were also given due consideration. It was suggested to Zubair to let the water flow for the second party's use. This type of reconciliation is legal. The second decision of the Prophet ﷺ was according to the principles of justice. The favor given to the Ansâri was taken back as punishment, and the decision was made according to the demand of justice. As it is a must to obey the Qur'anic commands, similarly it is a must to obey the orders of the Prophet ﷺ.