What is Sahih al-Bukhari 3025 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of One-fifth of Booty to the Cause of Allah (Khumus)), narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:, states: "In our holy battles, we used to get honey and grapes, as war booty which we would eat and would not store."

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 Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 3025 in the Book of One-fifth of Booty to the Cause of Allah (Khumus).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #3025

One-fifth of Booty to the Cause of Allah (Khumus)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ كُنَّا نُصِيبُ فِي مَغَازِينَا الْعَسَلَ وَالْعِنَبَ فَنَأْكُلُهُ وَلاَ نَرْفَعُهُ‏.‏

In our holy battles, we used to get honey and grapes, as war booty which we would eat and would not store.

Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:

Context

This hadith describes the practice of consuming honey and grapes during battles as part of the spoils of war. It highlights the blessings and provisions that Allah provides, even in challenging circumstances, emphasizing gratitude and enjoyment of life's bounties.

Modern Application

In modern life, this teaches us to appreciate the simple blessings we encounter daily. It encourages mindfulness about the food we consume and the importance of sharing and enjoying meals with others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the enjoyment and gratitude for the sustenance provided by Allah.

Blessings in Food