Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1371

The Chapters On Judgements From The Messenger of Allah
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ زَكَرِيَّا بْنِ أَبِي زَائِدَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ عُمَارَةَ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ عَمَّتِهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ أَطْيَبَ مَا أَكَلْتُمْ مِنْ كَسْبِكُمْ وَإِنَّ أَوْلاَدَكُمْ مِنْ كَسْبِكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ جَابِرٍ وَعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رَوَى بَعْضُهُمْ هَذَا عَنْ عُمَارَةَ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ عَنْ أُمِّهِ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ‏.‏ وَأَكْثَرُهُمْ قَالُوا عَنْ عَمَّتِهِ عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ‏.‏ وَالْعَمَلُ عَلَى هَذَا عِنْدَ بَعْضِ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَغَيْرِهِمْ قَالُوا إِنَّ يَدَ الْوَالِدِ مَبْسُوطَةٌ فِي مَالِ وَلَدِهِ يَأْخُذُ مَا شَاءَ ‏.‏ وَقَالَ بَعْضُهُمْ لاَ يَأْخُذُ مِنْ مَالِهِ إِلاَّ عِنْدَ الْحَاجَةِ إِلَيْهِ ‏.‏
"Indeed the most wholesome of what you consume is from your earnings, and indeed your children are from your earnings."
Narrated by 'Aishah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, 'Aishah narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the importance of earning a lawful income, stating that the best of what one consumes comes from their own earnings. He also noted that children are considered part of one's earnings, highlighting the responsibility of providing for them. This teaching underscores the significance of ethical financial practices and the value of hard work.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages individuals to seek lawful and honest means of earning a living. It serves as a reminder that the quality of our sustenance is tied to the integrity of our work, influencing not only our own well-being but also that of our families.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it highlights the importance of consuming what is earned through lawful means.

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This hadith is #1371 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Chapters On Judgements From The Messenger of Allah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by 'Aishah narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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