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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 6212 in the Book of To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq).

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 6212 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq)), narrated by Narrated `Aisha:, states: "When the Prophet (ﷺ) died, nothing which can be eaten by a living creature was left on my shelf except some barley grain. I ate of it for a period and when I measured it, it finished."

To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq)

Sahih

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 أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ ـ رضى الله عنها ـ قَالَتْ لَقَدْ تُوُفِّيَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَمَا فِي رَفِّي مِنْ شَىْءٍ يَأْكُلُهُ ذُو كَبِدٍ، إِلاَّ شَطْرُ شَعِيرٍ فِي رَفٍّ لِي، فَأَكَلْتُ مِنْهُ حَتَّى طَالَ عَلَىَّ، فَكِلْتُهُ، فَفَنِيَ‏.‏

When the Prophet (ﷺ) died, nothing which can be eaten by a living creature was left on my shelf except some barley grain. I ate of it for a period and when I measured it, it finished.

Narrated by Narrated `Aisha:

Context

This hadith recounts a moment from the life of Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), after his passing. She describes how, at the time of his death, there was little food left in their home, highlighting the simplicity and humility of the Prophet's life. Aisha's experience serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Prophet (ﷺ) and his family, emphasizing their reliance on Allah's provision.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith inspires individuals to appreciate simplicity and the blessings of sustenance. It encourages a mindset of gratitude for what we have, regardless of how little it may seem, and reminds us to support one another in times of need.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Biography because it provides insight into the personal life and circumstances of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and his family.

Prophetic Biography