Sahih al-Bukhari #5406

Drinks
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أُتِيَ بِلَبَنٍ قَدْ شِيبَ بِمَاءٍ، وَعَنْ يَمِينِهِ أَعْرَابِيٌّ وَعَنْ شِمَالِهِ أَبُو بَكْرٍ، فَشَرِبَ، ثُمَّ أَعْطَى الأَعْرَابِيَّ، وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ الأَيْمَنَ الأَيْمَنَ ‏"‏‏.‏
Milk mixed with water was brought to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) while a bedouin was on his right and Abu Bakr was on his left. He drank (of it) and then gave (it) to the bedouin and said, 'The right" "The right (first).
Narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrated the etiquette of sharing food. After drinking milk, he prioritized giving it to the Bedouin on his right, showcasing the importance of honoring guests and those in need. This act reflects the values of respect and consideration in social interactions.

Modern Application

In our daily interactions, we can practice this etiquette by being mindful of those around us, especially when sharing food or drinks. Prioritizing others, particularly guests, fosters goodwill and strengthens relationships within our communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Drinking Etiquette and Prophetic Etiquette because it illustrates the proper manner of sharing and distributing food and drink in social settings.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #5406 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Drinks. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas bin Malik:.

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