What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 784 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of The Book on Fasting), narrated by Laila narrated from the one who freed her (Umm Amarah) that:, states: "The Prophet said: "When those who are not fasting eat in the presence of the fasting person, the angels send Salat upon him.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 784 in the Book of The Book on Fasting.

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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #784

The Book on Fasting

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ لَيْلَى، عَنْ مَوْلاَتِهَا، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الصَّائِمُ إِذَا أَكَلَ عِنْدَهُ الْمَفَاطِيرُ صَلَّتْ عَلَيْهِ الْمَلاَئِكَةُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَرَوَى شُعْبَةُ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ عَنْ حَبِيبِ بْنِ زَيْدٍ عَنْ لَيْلَى عَنْ جَدَّتِهِ أُمِّ عُمَارَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم نَحْوَهُ ‏.‏

The Prophet said: "When those who are not fasting eat in the presence of the fasting person, the angels send Salat upon him."

Narrated by Laila narrated from the one who freed her (Umm Amarah) that:

Context

In this hadith, Laila narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned that angels send blessings upon a fasting person when those who are not fasting eat in their presence. This highlights the spiritual significance of fasting and the honor bestowed upon the fasting individual.

Modern Application

This principle can be observed in social gatherings where fasting individuals are respected and honored, reinforcing the community's support for those observing fasts. It encourages a culture of awareness and respect for spiritual practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the spiritual recognition of fasting individuals and the blessings associated with their state.

Fasting Blessings in Food