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Sahih al-Bukhari #5229

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.

وَقَالَ مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنْ مَنْصُورِ ابْنِ صَفِيَّةَ، حَدَّثَتْنِي أُمِّي، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ تُوُفِّيَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَقَدْ شَبِعْنَا مِنَ الأَسْوَدَيْنِ التَّمْرِ وَالْمَاءِ‏.‏
Aishah (ra) said, "When Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) died, we had been satisfied by the two black things, i.e., dates and water."

Context

Aisha (ra) recalls that when the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) passed away, they had been satisfied with simple food, specifically dates and water. This statement reflects the simplicity of their lifestyle and the Prophet's (ﷺ) emphasis on contentment with basic sustenance. It highlights the importance of gratitude for the blessings of food, regardless of its quantity or variety.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, this hadith encourages individuals to appreciate the simple things in life, such as sharing a meal with loved ones. It serves as a reminder to be grateful for what we have, fostering a sense of contentment and mindfulness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it underscores the significance of gratitude for food and the value of simplicity in sustenance.

Eating EtiquetteBlessings in Food

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This hadith is #5229 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Food, Meals. It is graded Sahih.

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