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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 Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 5019 in the Book of Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah).

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#5019

Sahih al-Bukhari

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5019

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5019 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah)), narrated by Narrated Aisha:, states: "That Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to her, "I know when you are pleased with me or angry with me." I said, "Whence do you know that?" He said, "When you are pleased with me, you say, 'No, by the Lord of…"

Wedlock, Marriage (Nikaah)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ قَالَ لِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ إِنِّي لأَعْلَمُ إِذَا كُنْتِ عَنِّي رَاضِيَةً، وَإِذَا كُنْتِ عَلَىَّ غَضْبَى ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَتْ فَقُلْتُ مِنْ أَيْنَ تَعْرِفُ ذَلِكَ فَقَالَ ‏"‏ أَمَّا إِذَا كُنْتِ عَنِّي رَاضِيَةً فَإِنَّكِ تَقُولِينَ لاَ وَرَبِّ مُحَمَّدٍ، وَإِذَا كُنْتِ غَضْبَى قُلْتِ لاَ وَرَبِّ إِبْرَاهِيمَ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَتْ قُلْتُ أَجَلْ وَاللَّهِ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، مَا أَهْجُرُ إِلاَّ اسْمَكَ‏.‏

That Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said to her, "I know when you are pleased with me or angry with me." I said, "Whence do you know that?" He said, "When you are pleased with me, you say, 'No, by the Lord of Muhammad,' but when you are angry with me, then you say, 'No, by the Lord of Abraham.' " Thereupon I said, "Yes (you are right), but by Allah, O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ), I leave nothing but your name."

Narrated by Narrated Aisha:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) remarked on the eating habits of Muslims compared to non-Muslims, highlighting that a Muslim is satisfied with less food. This statement reflects the values of moderation and gratitude in consumption, encouraging believers to appreciate what they have.

Modern Application

In a world of excess, this hadith serves as a reminder to practice moderation in our eating habits. It encourages us to be grateful for our meals and to avoid wastefulness, fostering a healthier relationship with food.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette because it emphasizes the importance of moderation and gratitude in one's eating practices.

Family Prophetic Conduct