What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 708 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Fasting), narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated that :, states: "the Messenger of Allah said: "Partake of Sahar, for indeed there is a blessing in the Sahar.""

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 708 in the Book of The Book on Fasting.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #708

The Book on Fasting

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، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، وَعَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ صُهَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ تَسَحَّرُوا فَإِنَّ فِي السُّحُورِ بَرَكَةً ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ مَسْعُودٍ وَجَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ وَابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ وَعَمْرِو بْنِ الْعَاصِ وَالْعِرْبَاضِ بْنِ سَارِيَةَ وَعُتْبَةَ بْنِ عَبْدٍ وَأَبِي الدَّرْدَاءِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى حَدِيثُ أَنَسٍ حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

the Messenger of Allah said: "Partake of Sahar, for indeed there is a blessing in the Sahar."

Narrated by Anas bin Malik narrated that :

Context

Anas bin Malik narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged the practice of Sahur, stating that there is a blessing in it. This hadith emphasizes the importance of having a pre-dawn meal during Ramadan, which not only provides physical sustenance but also spiritual benefits. The takeaway is the Prophet's ﷺ guidance on enhancing the experience of fasting through this practice.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims partake in Sahur as a way to prepare for the day of fasting. This meal is often seen as an opportunity for family bonding and spiritual reflection, reminding individuals of the blessings associated with their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the significance of Sahur as a blessed meal that supports the act of fasting.

Fasting Blessings in Food