The Book of Wills - Sunan an-Nasa'i 3621

"The Messenger of Allah did not leave behind a Dinar or a Dirham, or a sheep or a camel, and he did not leave any will."

Commentary on the Hadith

This noble hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i demonstrates the Prophet's complete detachment from worldly possessions and his perfect trust in Allah's provision. The absence of material inheritance reflects his role as a Messenger rather than a worldly ruler.

Scholars explain that the Prophet left no will regarding material inheritance because his true legacy is the Quran and Sunnah, which constitute the eternal inheritance for his ummah. His poverty was a chosen state, demonstrating that true wealth lies in spiritual provisions.

The absence of a written will also indicates that Islamic inheritance laws were already clearly established through Quranic revelation, making personal testamentary disposition unnecessary for the distribution of his minimal personal effects.

Legal and Spiritual Implications

This tradition establishes that accumulating worldly wealth is not befitting for those who call to Allah, and that the best legacy is knowledge and guidance.

The Prophet's estate was administered according to standard Islamic inheritance rules, with his surviving daughters receiving their prescribed shares, while his role as Messenger meant his spiritual legacy belonged to the entire Muslim community.