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Sahih al-Bukhari #5391

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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا الْحُمَيْدِيُّ، سَمِعَ سُفْيَانَ، أَخْبَرَنَا سَالِمٌ أَبُو النَّضْرِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ عُمَيْرًا، مَوْلَى أُمِّ الْفَضْلِ يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ أُمِّ الْفَضْلِ، قَالَتْ شَكَّ النَّاسُ فِي صِيَامِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَوْمَ عَرَفَةَ، فَأَرْسَلْتُ إِلَيْهِ بِإِنَاءٍ فِيهِ لَبَنٌ فَشَرِبَ‏.‏ فَكَانَ سُفْيَانُ رُبَّمَا قَالَ شَكَّ النَّاسُ فِي صِيَامِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَوْمَ عَرَفَةَ فَأَرْسَلَتْ إِلَيْهِ أُمُّ الْفَضْلِ‏.‏ فَإِذَا وُقِفَ عَلَيْهِ قَالَ هُوَ عَنْ أُمِّ الْفَضْلِ‏.‏
The people doubted whether Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was fasting or the Day of `Arafat or not. So I sent a cup containing milk to him and he drank it.
Narrated by Narrated Um Al-Fadl:

Context

In this hadith, a woman sends milk to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) to clarify whether he is fasting on the Day of `Arafat. The Prophet's (ﷺ) action of drinking the milk addresses the community's uncertainty and showcases his approach to hospitality and clarity.

Modern Application

This hadith illustrates the importance of clear communication and hospitality in our interactions. In daily life, being open and transparent can help alleviate misunderstandings and foster a welcoming environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette and Hospitality in Islam because it demonstrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) practice of hospitality and addressing community concerns.

Drinking EtiquetteHospitality in Islam

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #5391 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Um Al-Fadl:.

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