Sahih al-Bukhari #5282
Hunting, Slaughtering
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، أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَابِرًا، يَقُولُ بَعَثَنَا النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ثَلاَثَمِائَةِ رَاكِبٍ وَأَمِيرُنَا أَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ نَرْصُدُ عِيرًا لِقُرَيْشٍ فَأَصَابَنَا جُوعٌ شَدِيدٌ حَتَّى أَكَلْنَا الْخَبَطَ، فَسُمِّيَ جَيْشَ الْخَبَطِ وَأَلْقَى الْبَحْرُ حُوتًا يُقَالُ لَهُ الْعَنْبَرُ فَأَكَلْنَا نِصْفَ شَهْرٍ وَادَّهَنَّا بِوَدَكِهِ حَتَّى صَلَحَتْ أَجْسَامُنَا قَالَ فَأَخَذَ أَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ ضِلَعًا مِنْ أَضْلاَعِهِ فَنَصَبَهُ فَمَرَّ الرَّاكِبُ تَحْتَهُ، وَكَانَ فِينَا رَجُلٌ فَلَمَّا اشْتَدَّ الْجُوعُ نَحَرَ ثَلاَثَ جَزَائِرَ، ثُمَّ ثَلاَثَ جَزَائِرَ، ثُمَّ نَهَاهُ أَبُو عُبَيْدَةَ.
The Prophet (ﷺ) sent us as an army unit of three hundred warriors under the command of Abu 'Ubaida to
ambush a caravan of the Quraish. But we were struck with such severe hunger that we ate the Khabt
(desert bushes), so our army was called the Army of the Khabt. Then the sea threw a huge fish called
Al-`Anbar and we ate of it for half a month and rubbed our bodies with its fat till our bodies became
healthy. Then Abu Ubaida took one of its ribs and fixed it over the ground and a rider passed
underneath it. There was a man amongst us who slaughtered three camels when hunger became
severe, and he slaughtered three more, but after that Abu 'Ubaida forbade him to do so.
Narrated by Narrated Jabir:
Context
This hadith recounts an experience of a group of companions sent on a mission by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) who faced severe hunger. They resorted to eating desert plants and were later provided with a large fish from the sea. This incident illustrates the importance of reliance on Allah during difficult times and the blessings that can come unexpectedly.
Modern Application
In challenging situations, this hadith reminds us to maintain hope and trust in Allah's provision. It encourages us to be grateful for the blessings we receive, even in unexpected forms, and to support one another during tough times.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food because it highlights the miraculous provision of sustenance during times of need.
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So when they had passed beyond it, [Moses] said to his boy, "Bring us our morning meal. We have certainly suffered in this, our journey, [much] fatigue."
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And when Saul went forth with the soldiers, he said, "Indeed, Allah will be testing you with a river. So whoever drinks from it is not of me, and whoever does not taste it is indeed of me, excepting one who takes [from it] in the hollow of his hand." But they drank from it, except a [very] few of them. Then when he had crossed it along with those who believed with him, they said, "There is no power for us today against Goliath and his soldiers." But those who were certain that they would meet Allah said, "How many a small company has overcome a large company by permission of Allah. And Allah is with the patient."
سُورَةُ الأَنفَالِ
Al-Anfaal (The Spoils of War)
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يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ حَرِّضِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ عَلَى ٱلْقِتَالِ ۚ إِن يَكُن مِّنكُمْ عِشْرُونَ صَٰبِرُونَ يَغْلِبُوا۟ مِا۟ئَتَيْنِ ۚ وَإِن يَكُن مِّنكُم مِّا۟ئَةٌۭ يَغْلِبُوٓا۟ أَلْفًۭا مِّنَ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ بِأَنَّهُمْ قَوْمٌۭ لَّا يَفْقَهُونَ
O Prophet, urge the believers to battle. If there are among you twenty [who are] steadfast, they will overcome two hundred. And if there are among you one hundred [who are] steadfast, they will overcome a thousand of those who have disbelieved because they are a people who do not understand.
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And We did not send before you, [O Muhammad], any of the messengers except that they ate food and walked in the markets. And We have made some of you [people] as trial for others - will you have patience? And ever is your Lord, Seeing.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #5282 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Hunting, Slaughtering. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Jabir:.