The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصٌ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ الأَحْوَلِ، عَنْ مُوَرِّقٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، - رضى الله عنه - قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي سَفَرٍ فَصَامَ بَعْضٌ وَأَفْطَرَ بَعْضٌ فَتَحَزَّمَ الْمُفْطِرُونَ وَعَمِلُوا وَضَعُفَ الصُّوَّامُ عَنْ بَعْضِ الْعَمَلِ - قَالَ - فَقَالَ فِي ذَلِكَ
" ذَهَبَ الْمُفْطِرُونَ الْيَوْمَ بِالأَجْرِ " .
Today the breakers of the fast have gone with the reward.
Narrated by Anas (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was journeying (along with his Companions). Some of them had observed the fast whereas the others had broken it. Those who did not fast girded up their loins and worked, but the observers of the fast were too weak to work. Upon this he (the Messenger of Allah) said:
Context
This hadith illustrates a situation during a journey where some companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) fasted while others did not. The Prophet (ﷺ) noted that those who broke their fast were able to work effectively, indicating the practical implications of fasting on one's ability to perform tasks.
Modern Application
In the context of Ramadan, this serves as a reminder to individuals to assess their physical capabilities when fasting. It encourages a balanced approach to worship and daily responsibilities.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Fasting and Reward of Deeds because it highlights the relationship between fasting and the rewards associated with one's actions.
This hadith is #2507 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Fasting. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas (Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was journeying (along with his Companions). Some of them had observed the fast whereas the others had broken it. Those who did not fast girded up their loins and worked, but the observers of the fast were too weak to work. Upon this he (the Messenger of Allah) said:.
