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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 5189 in the Book of Food, Meals.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5189

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5189 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Food, Meals), narrated by Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d:, states: "We used to be happy on Fridays, for there was an old lady who used to pull out the roots of Silq and put it in a cooking pot with some barley. When we had finished the prayer, we would visit her and…"

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ سَهْلِ بْنِ سَعْدٍ، قَالَ إِنْ كُنَّا لَنَفْرَحُ بِيَوْمِ الْجُمُعَةِ، كَانَتْ لَنَا عَجُوزٌ تَأْخُذُ أُصُولَ السِّلْقِ، فَتَجْعَلُهُ فِي قِدْرٍ لَهَا، فَتَجْعَلُ فِيهِ حَبَّاتٍ مِنْ شَعِيرٍ، إِذَا صَلَّيْنَا زُرْنَاهَا فَقَرَّبَتْهُ إِلَيْنَا، وَكُنَّا نَفْرَحُ بِيَوْمِ الْجُمُعَةِ مِنْ أَجْلِ ذَلِكَ، وَمَا كُنَّا نَتَغَدَّى وَلاَ نَقِيلُ إِلاَّ بَعْدَ الْجُمُعَةِ، وَاللَّهِ مَا فِيهِ شَحْمٌ وَلاَ وَدَكٌ‏.‏

We used to be happy on Fridays, for there was an old lady who used to pull out the roots of Silq and put it in a cooking pot with some barley. When we had finished the prayer, we would visit her and she would present that dish before us. So we used to be happy on Fridays because of that, and we never used to take our meals or have a mid-day nap except after the Friday prayer. By Allah, that meal contained no fat.

Narrated by Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d:

Context

Sahl bin Sa'd narrates how the community would eagerly anticipate Fridays because of a kind old woman who prepared a simple meal for them after the Friday prayer. This tradition brought joy and fostered a sense of community, emphasizing the significance of sharing meals and celebrating communal worship.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder of the joy that can come from simple acts of kindness and hospitality. In modern times, sharing meals after communal prayers can strengthen community bonds and create a welcoming atmosphere.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hospitality in Islam and Blessings in Food because it highlights the joy of sharing food and the importance of hospitality within the community.

Hospitality in Islam Blessings in Food