Jami` at-Tirmidhi #1901

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 الْحَسَنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الزَّعْفَرَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ عَبَّادٍ أَبُو عَبَّادٍ، حَدَّثَنَا فُلَيْحُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْوَهَّابِ بْنِ يَحْيَى، مِنْ وَلَدِ عَبَّادِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ مَا كَانَ الذِّرَاعُ أَحَبَّ اللَّحْمِ إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَلَكِنْ كَانَ لاَ يَجِدُ اللَّحْمَ إِلاَّ غِبًّا فَكَانَ يُعَجَّلُ إِلَيْهِ لأَنَّهُ أَعْجَلُهَا نُضْجًا ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏
"The foreleg was not the part of the meat that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) liked most, but he would not get meat but occasionally. So it would be hastened to him because it cooks quickly." This Hadith is Hasan Gharib, we do not know of it except from this route.
Narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:

Context

In this hadith narrated by 'Aishah, we learn about the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) preference for the foreleg of meat, although he did not often have access to meat. The takeaway is that even though he had a favorite part, he appreciated the opportunity to enjoy it when it was available, highlighting the importance of gratitude and moderation in consumption.

Modern Application

When sharing a meal with family or friends, it’s important to appreciate the food available, regardless of its type or cut. This hadith encourages us to enjoy what we have and to express gratitude for the blessings of food, even if it’s not our favorite.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) appreciation for food and the importance of enjoying what is available.

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This hadith is #1901 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of The Book on Food. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:.

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