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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 1912 in the Book of The Book on Food.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1912 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Food), narrated by Narrated Abu Talut:, states: ""I entered upon Anas bin Malik while he was eating gourd, and he was saying: 'O you tree! I do not like you but because of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) liked you.'" He said: There is something on this…"

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 بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ مُعَاوِيَةَ بْنِ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي طَالُوتَ، قَالَ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ وَهُوَ يَأْكُلُ الْقَرْعَ وَهُوَ يَقُولُ يَا لَكِ شَجَرَةً مَا أُحِبُّكِ إِلاَّ لِحُبِّ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِيَّاكِ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ حَكِيمِ بْنِ جَابِرٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏

"I entered upon Anas bin Malik while he was eating gourd, and he was saying: 'O you tree! I do not like you but because of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) liked you.'" He said: There is something on this topic from Hakim bin Jarir, from his father. This Hadith is Gharib from this route.

Narrated by Narrated Abu Talut:

Context

Anas bin Malik shares a moment where he expresses his fondness for a gourd, attributing his affection to the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) preference for it. This highlights the significance of the Prophet's choices in shaping the preferences and behaviors of his companions. It illustrates how love for the Prophet can extend to the things he cherished.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this principle encourages individuals to appreciate and share the things that hold significance in their faith. It fosters a sense of community and connection through shared values and preferences.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Hospitality in Islam because it reflects the importance of sharing meals and the cultural significance of food preferences in fostering community.

Eating Etiquette Hospitality in Islam