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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 1891 in the Book of The Book on Food.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1891 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Food), narrated by Narrated Ibrahim bin 'Umar bin Safinah:, states: "From his father, from his grandfather that he said: "I ate bustard meat with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)." This Hadith is Gharib, we do not know of it except from this route. Ibn Abi Fudaik reported…"

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 الْفَضْلُ بْنُ سَهْلٍ الأَعْرَجُ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ مَهْدِيٍّ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ عُمَرَ بْنِ سَفِينَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، قَالَ أَكَلْتُ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَحْمَ حُبَارَى ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏ وَإِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ عُمَرَ بْنِ سَفِينَةَ رَوَى عَنْهُ ابْنُ أَبِي فُدَيْكٍ وَيُقَالُ بُرَيْهُ بْنُ عُمَرَ بْنِ سَفِينَةَ ‏.‏

From his father, from his grandfather that he said: "I ate bustard meat with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)." This Hadith is Gharib, we do not know of it except from this route. Ibn Abi Fudaik reported from Ibrahim bin 'Umar bin Safinah and he has been called Buraih bin 'Umar bin Safinah.

Narrated by Narrated Ibrahim bin 'Umar bin Safinah:

Context

This hadith describes an occasion when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) shared a meal of bustard meat with his companions. This moment showcases the simplicity of the Prophet's lifestyle and the communal aspect of sharing food, which fosters bonds among people.

Modern Application

In today's society, this encourages us to share meals with family and friends, strengthening relationships and creating a sense of community. It highlights the importance of togetherness and hospitality in our daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Dietary Laws because it discusses a specific food item consumed by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Dietary Laws