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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 5224 in the Book of Food, Meals.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5224

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5224 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Food, Meals), narrated by Narrated `Aisha:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) did not do that (i.e., forbade the storage of the meat of sacrifices for three days) except (he did so) so that the rich would feed the poor. But later we used to keep even trotters t…"

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 قَبِيصَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ عَابِسٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ مَا فَعَلَهُ إِلاَّ فِي عَامٍ جَاعَ النَّاسُ، أَرَادَ أَنْ يُطْعِمَ الْغَنِيُّ الْفَقِيرَ، وَإِنْ كُنَّا لَنَرْفَعُ الْكُرَاعَ بَعْدَ خَمْسَ عَشْرَةَ، وَمَا شَبِعَ آلُ مُحَمَّدٍ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَنْ خُبْزِ بُرٍّ مَأْدُومٍ ثَلاَثًا‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) did not do that (i.e., forbade the storage of the meat of sacrifices for three days) except (he did so) so that the rich would feed the poor. But later we used to keep even trotters to cook, fifteen days later. The family of Muhammad did not eat wheat bread with meat or soup to their satisfaction for three successive days.

Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

Aisha narrates that the Prophet ﷺ allowed the storage of sacrificial meat for three days to encourage the wealthy to feed the poor during a time of famine. This practice reflects the Prophet's concern for the less fortunate and emphasizes the importance of sharing resources within the community. It shows how acts of charity can be integrated into everyday life.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages us to be proactive in helping those in need, especially during difficult times. For example, organizing food drives or sharing meals with neighbors can foster community spirit and support for the less fortunate.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the importance of sharing food and the blessings that come from feeding those in need.

Eating Etiquette Blessings in Food