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Sahih al-Bukhari #2052

Sales and Trade
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، عَنْ ثَوْرٍ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ مَعْدَانَ، عَنِ الْمِقْدَامِ بْنِ مَعْدِيكَرِبَ، رضى الله عنه عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ كِيلُوا طَعَامَكُمْ يُبَارَكْ لَكُمْ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Measure your foodstuff and you will be blessed."
Narrated by Narrated Al-Miqdam bin Ma'diyakrib:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the importance of measuring food before consumption. This guidance highlights the significance of moderation and the potential for blessings in one's sustenance. The takeaway is that being mindful in our eating habits can lead to greater satisfaction and divine blessings.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle encourages us to be mindful of portion sizes when preparing meals, which can help reduce food waste and promote healthier eating habits. By measuring our food, we can appreciate it more and ensure that we have enough for everyone at the table.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it directly relates to the idea that measuring food can lead to increased blessings in sustenance.

Blessings in Food

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #2052 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Sales and Trade. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Al-Miqdam bin Ma'diyakrib:.

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