Sahih al-Bukhari #5476

Medicine
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا فَرْوَةُ بْنُ أَبِي الْمَغْرَاءِ، حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْهِرٍ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّهَا كَانَتْ تَأْمُرُ بِالتَّلْبِينَةِ وَتَقُولُ هُوَ الْبَغِيضُ النَّافِعُ‏.‏
`Aisha used to recommend at-Talbina and used to say, "It is disliked (by the patient) although it is beneficial.''
Narrated by Narrated Hisham's father:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Hisham's father, `Aisha recommends at-Talbina, describing it as 'disliked yet beneficial.' This highlights the importance of recognizing the value of certain foods that may not be appealing but offer health benefits. This recommendation reflects the wisdom in dietary choices and the balance between taste and nutrition.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages us to consider the health benefits of foods that may not be our favorites. In today's health-conscious society, it reminds us to incorporate nutritious options into our diets, even if they are not particularly enjoyable.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Eating Etiquette and Blessings in Food because it discusses the benefits of certain foods while acknowledging the complexities of taste and nutrition.

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This hadith is #5476 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Medicine. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Hisham's father:.

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