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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1866

The Book on Food
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ أَبُو رَجَاءٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ السَّائِبِ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الْبَرَكَةَ تَنْزِلُ وَسَطَ الطَّعَامِ فَكُلُوا مِنْ حَافَتَيْهِ وَلاَ تَأْكُلُوا مِنْ وَسَطِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ إِنَّمَا يُعْرَفُ مِنْ حَدِيثِ عَطَاءِ بْنِ السَّائِبِ ‏.‏ وَقَدْ رَوَاهُ شُعْبَةُ وَالثَّوْرِيُّ عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ السَّائِبِ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ‏.‏
That the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Indeed the blessing descends to the middle of the food, so eat from its edges, and do not eat from its middle." This Hadith is Hasan Sahih. It is only known through the narration of 'Ata' bin As-Sa'ib. Shu'bah and Ath-Thawri reported from 'Ata' bin As-Sa'ib. There is something about this topic from Ibn 'Umar.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advised on the etiquette of eating, stating that blessings are found at the edges of food rather than the center. This guidance encourages mindful eating habits and sharing food, which fosters community and gratitude. It reflects a broader theme of appreciating the provisions that Allah has granted.

Modern Application

In modern dining situations, this hadith encourages people to be mindful of how they serve and share food. By eating from the edges, individuals can promote a sense of community and ensure that everyone has access to the blessings of the meal.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the importance of how food is consumed and shared, highlighting the blessings associated with mindful eating.

Eating EtiquetteBlessings in Food

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #1866 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Book on Food. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:.

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