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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 5198 in the Book of Food, Meals.

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5198 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Food, Meals), narrated by Narrated Sa`d:, states: "I was one of (the first) seven (who had embraced Islam) with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and we had nothing to eat then, except the leaves of the Habala or Hubula tree, so that our stool used to be similar…"

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 عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ جَرِيرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، عَنْ قَيْسٍ، عَنْ سَعْدٍ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُنِي سَابِعَ سَبْعَةٍ مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَا لَنَا طَعَامٌ إِلاَّ وَرَقُ الْحُبْلَةِ ـ أَوِ الْحَبَلَةِ ـ حَتَّى يَضَعَ أَحَدُنَا مَا تَضَعُ الشَّاةُ، ثُمَّ أَصْبَحَتْ بَنُو أَسَدٍ تُعَزِّرُنِي عَلَى الإِسْلاَمِ، خَسِرْتُ إِذًا وَضَلَّ سَعْيِي‏.‏

I was one of (the first) seven (who had embraced Islam) with Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and we had nothing to eat then, except the leaves of the Habala or Hubula tree, so that our stool used to be similar to that of sheep. Now the tribe of Bani Asad wants to teach me Islam; I would be a loser and all my efforts would be in vain (if I learn Islam anew from them).

Narrated by Narrated Sa`d:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises against women describing other women to their husbands in a way that may lead to inappropriate thoughts or actions. This teaching emphasizes the importance of modesty and respect in interpersonal relationships, particularly within the context of marriage. It serves as a reminder to maintain boundaries and protect the sanctity of relationships.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to communicate respectfully and maintain boundaries in relationships. It highlights the importance of fostering trust and understanding between partners, promoting healthy communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Modesty in Adornment and Respectful Communication because it emphasizes the need for modesty and respectful interactions in relationships.

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