What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5169 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Food, Meals), narrated by Narrated `Aisha:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) died when we had satisfied our hunger with the two black things, i.e. dates and water."

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 5169 in the Book of Food, Meals.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5169

Food, Meals

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُسْلِمٌ، حَدَّثَنَا وُهَيْبٌ، حَدَّثَنَا مَنْصُورٌ، عَنْ أُمِّهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ تُوُفِّيَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم حِينَ شَبِعْنَا مِنَ الأَسْوَدَيْنِ التَّمْرِ وَالْمَاءِ‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) died when we had satisfied our hunger with the two black things, i.e. dates and water.

Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

In this narration, Aisha mentions that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ passed away after they had satisfied their hunger with dates and water. This simple yet profound detail reflects the modest lifestyle of the Prophet and his family, emphasizing their reliance on basic sustenance. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of gratitude for the simplest of blessings.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to appreciate the basic necessities of life, such as food and water. In a world often focused on abundance, it reminds us to be grateful for what we have and to prioritize simplicity and moderation in our diets.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it highlights the significance of simple sustenance and the importance of gratitude for food.

Eating Etiquette Blessings in Food